Rock climbing is one of the funnest new hobbies. However, it can be very hard on your hands. So, many people getting started want to know how to protect their hands and ask about wearing gloves. Can you wear gloves while rock climbing? The answer to the question depends on when and where you are …
Overweight rock climbing is a topic of debate and concern amongst some climbers. There are certain precautions that need to be taken if you are overweight and want to pursue rock climbing. Can you rock climb if you’re overweight? Rock climbing can be safe if you’re mildly overweight. However, if you’re significantly overweight or obese, …
Rock climbers everywhere can attest to one of the peskiest issues with climbing: a twisted climbing rope. Considering the fact that the rope is literally what is keeping you from falling, it’s important to make sure your rope is correctly positioned. Why do climbing ropes twist? Most often, ropes become twisted due to improperly coiling …
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Just about everyone has heard about just how fun rock climbing is. But I’ll bet that you haven’t heard about how to clean the most important tool in amateur rock climbing: those rock climbing holds. I’ve done the research to find out how to clean them properly. How do you clean rock climbing holds? You …
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Rock climbing is an amazing sport that is not only physically challenging but can also challenge your mind. If you are new to rock climbing or are hoping to improve your technique, you may want to start indoors with an instructor’s help. Nothing can improve your form and prepare you for more challenging climbs like …
Climbing has recently grown tremendously, with nearly 1,500 people trying rock climbing for the first time each day! Not to mention all of the new climbing gyms which are opening nationwide due to the phenomena, and participation in the sport increasing by a fifth! People are loving it, and perhaps it’s time you get in on …
1. Cotton Fabric What material is tents made of? Once upon a time, tents were quite simple. Almost all the tents were made of canvas. This traditional cotton fabric has many holes on the surface. They are able resist to water after some special processes. And canvas is easy to get rotten. But after some …
Strong arms and strong hands: these are the two overlapping components that make an individual skilled at both rock climbing and arm wrestling, respectively. So, are rock climbers good arm wrestlers? It is a reasonable assumption that a good rock climber would have attributes that would translate well into arm wrestling. Though rock climbing and …
It is difficult to imagine that there are more than 1,000 types of camping tent on British market. When you take part in the outdoor camping exhibition, you may be more astonished. The tents are various in the types and styles. There are ridge roof tent, dome tent, channel tent, frame tent and so on. …
No matter what is your tent material, cotton or man-made materials, you must keep them clean and tidy. Sometimes, we need to make a full cleaning job on the tent. But this job is not favored by everyone. If it has become a good habit and got a well practice, you will make your tent …
