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fandomhigh2018-05-27 11:52 pm
firstofitskind) wrote in fandomhigh2018-05-27 11:52 pm
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Climbing & Caving, Monday Period 3
The class was once again meeting in the Danger Shop, which was set up to look like an indoor rock climbing gym. Specifically, a bouldering gym.
"Today," Liam said, once everyone had arrived, "we're going to get to the 'climbing' part of this workshop. Specifically, the sort of climbing where you might not always have ropes or harnesses to help you out." Because for some reason he had the sneaking suspicion that that's the sort of climbing many of them would end up doing. But hey! That meant no one had to worry about any sort of safety gear this week. Yay?
"This type of climbing is called 'bouldering', mostly because out in the real world, you'd be climbing, well, actual boulders. I've set up the walls to cover a range of difficulty levels- the ones that go straight up are the easiest, and the ones that involve horizontal climbing are going to be harder. Obviously, the goal is not to fall, but if you do, the floor is well-padded." Because while some of them might be invulnerable, that wasn't the case for everyone.
"The best way to start a climb is to think your way through your route. Once you've decided which wall you're going to do, take a look at the footholds, try and decide which ones you're going to use before you even start climbing. As you're climbing, remember to keep yourself balanced. If you've planned your route correctly, you shouldn't have to lunge or swing towards your next hand or foothold too often- the only part of your body that should move significantly is the part you're reaching with.
Last- keep your hands lightly dusted with chalk to improve your grip," he added, passing out small bags of chalk dust that could be either be secured to clothing with a clip, or belted around one's waist.
"So go ahead, pick a wall, and get started. If you get stuck, jump back down and try a different wall. If you finish your wall, climb or jump back down and go for a different one."
"Today," Liam said, once everyone had arrived, "we're going to get to the 'climbing' part of this workshop. Specifically, the sort of climbing where you might not always have ropes or harnesses to help you out." Because for some reason he had the sneaking suspicion that that's the sort of climbing many of them would end up doing. But hey! That meant no one had to worry about any sort of safety gear this week. Yay?
"This type of climbing is called 'bouldering', mostly because out in the real world, you'd be climbing, well, actual boulders. I've set up the walls to cover a range of difficulty levels- the ones that go straight up are the easiest, and the ones that involve horizontal climbing are going to be harder. Obviously, the goal is not to fall, but if you do, the floor is well-padded." Because while some of them might be invulnerable, that wasn't the case for everyone.
"The best way to start a climb is to think your way through your route. Once you've decided which wall you're going to do, take a look at the footholds, try and decide which ones you're going to use before you even start climbing. As you're climbing, remember to keep yourself balanced. If you've planned your route correctly, you shouldn't have to lunge or swing towards your next hand or foothold too often- the only part of your body that should move significantly is the part you're reaching with.
Last- keep your hands lightly dusted with chalk to improve your grip," he added, passing out small bags of chalk dust that could be either be secured to clothing with a clip, or belted around one's waist.
"So go ahead, pick a wall, and get started. If you get stuck, jump back down and try a different wall. If you finish your wall, climb or jump back down and go for a different one."
Re: Climb! [C&C 05/28]
Arms, not a problem at all. His muscles did well to pull him up. But those legs...often missed what he thought should be a perfectly fine foothold and left him dangling at least a few times.