I really like the first reason. I used to think it was pointless to try climbs that were > 1-2 grades my max, but getting used to what a v6, v7, ... v10 feels like is actually very useful and nice gauge of progress. Now I make it a rule to give all the new climbs in a set 10-15 mins of try harding regardless if its a yellow or white
To add to your first point: Climbing is so addictive because not only are you seeing the slow term physical gains over the course of months and years, but you're seeing them cognitive problem solving short term gains. Double the gains per gain! A.k.a; projecting! 😂
Awesome video! As a new climber, this helps a lot. Here's a quick summary for future reference: 1. Giving up on boulders you can't do. Even hard boulders might have some easier moves you can learn from 2. Giving up on boulders you CAN do. Ingrain good habits and increase consistency (and increase your chances of sending this problem and other problems in the future) 3. Just climbing and not changing anything. If you don't change, you can't improve (progressive overload) 4. Overestimating physical traits (height and strength). Find beta to utilize your own physical traits. 5. Not knowing/understanding techniques. Learn techniques and give them a name and you will remember them better! Emphasize drop knees and flagging. 6. Only climbing in your style. You have to spend time on other styles to improve at them.
I really like the first reason. I used to think it was pointless to try climbs that were > 1-2 grades my max, but getting used to what a v6, v7, ... v10 feels like is actually very useful and nice gauge of progress. Now I make it a rule to give all the new climbs in a set 10-15 mins of try harding regardless if its a yellow or white
Thanks! I think some of the tips (specially the mental ones) apply not just to new climbers, but all climbers regardless of their level.
To add to your first point: Climbing is so addictive because not only are you seeing the slow term physical gains over the course of months and years, but you're seeing them cognitive problem solving short term gains. Double the gains per gain! A.k.a; projecting! 😂
music went crazy on this video!
Awesome video! As a new climber, this helps a lot. Here's a quick summary for future reference:
1. Giving up on boulders you can't do. Even hard boulders might have some easier moves you can learn from
2. Giving up on boulders you CAN do. Ingrain good habits and increase consistency (and increase your chances of sending this problem and other problems in the future)
3. Just climbing and not changing anything. If you don't change, you can't improve (progressive overload)
4. Overestimating physical traits (height and strength). Find beta to utilize your own physical traits.
5. Not knowing/understanding techniques. Learn techniques and give them a name and you will remember them better! Emphasize drop knees and flagging.
6. Only climbing in your style. You have to spend time on other styles to improve at them.
don't get injured ~ coming from a climber sitting at home with a teared ankle ligament just today 😂