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Category Archives: Climbing Basics

Old Climbing Rope Crafts: What to Do To Repurpose Retried Ropes

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When you have been climbing for a few years, you’ve probably gone through more than one climbing rope.  Through wear and tear, abrasions or big falls, there are many reasons to retire a climbing rope, so the question is, what do you do with your old climbing rope now? Here we have compiled a list […]

Posted byMirjam BossMay 31, 2021January 18, 2022Posted inClimbing BasicsTags: Climbing Rope

How to Fit Climbing Shoes: How Tight Should They Be?

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How small should climbing shoes really be?  Do I need to get a rock climbing shoe that is 2 sizes smaller than my usual size?  Buying climbing shoes can seem difficult, especially when it’s your first time. There is a wide variety of climbing shoes for men and women, different foot shapes, for all types […]

Posted byMirjam BossMay 11, 2021April 23, 2023Posted inClimbing BasicsTags: climbing shoes

How To Make Homemade DIY Liquid Chalk~ Recipe

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Step-by-step guide to make your own liquid chalk at home. Save money, impress your friends, and send your routes! Hey! By the way… this page contains affiliate links. So if you make a purchase after clicking one at no cost to you we may earn a small commission. Thanks for your support! What is Liquid […]

Posted byNeil SkiltonApril 17, 2021September 5, 2021Posted inClimbing BasicsTags: Climbing Chalk, Liquid Chalk

Building Your First Beginner Trad Rack: A Standard Starter Kit

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It can seem overwhelming at first, but it is really not that complicated to build your first trad rack! With just a little preparation before you buy you can make sure to get exactly what you need. We have written up a comprehensive step-by-step guide on how to build your very first rack for trad […]

Posted byMirjam BossApril 14, 2021October 12, 2021Posted inClimbing BasicsTags: trad climbing

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