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Vary your starting points
Routesetting can be a very fun way to be creative with different problems for your rock wall. I find the best way to keep consistently challenging routes is to ensure you vary each of your starting points, including the intital … Continue reading
Map it out
Before putting the holds up on the wall, I lay out all of the holds on the floor to get an idea for what the route will look like. After a route is built I will record someone completing the … Continue reading
Franklin Supports The Recreation Project
Franklin Handholds recently donated our climbing holds to The Recreation Project, a non-profit whose mission is to inspire Ugandan youth to overcome fear and patterns of war. The experiential learning model of The Recreation Project is one the most powerful … Continue reading
If the shoe fits…
Don’t be afraid to go for the tighter shoe. A snug fit will only help your climbing in the end. Tip from University at Buffalo Climbing Club Member
Keep your symmetry
Try and keep your center of gravity close to the rock, and use both left and right limbs. Keeping symmetry is very important. Tip from Pankaj Yadav, University at Buffalo Share your climbing or routesetting tip
Know how to fall
Knowing how to fall is key. You can’t just drop down, that’s a good way to break a leg, you need to push away from the wall slightly, and also don’t try to fall flat on your back, try and … Continue reading
Don’t be in a rush
Take your time and be sure not to rush moves. Be confident in your movements. Tip from Ian Laing Share your climbing or routesetting tip
Use foot chips
I believe that there can’t be too many foot chips. Foot chips are the key to good, technical climbing. This applies to all “V” levels. Tip from Nick Marucci, VP Rock Climbing, University at Buffalo Share your climbing or routesetting … Continue reading
Know your center
The awareness of your center of gravity is key for gaining stability, moving off of holds, and making the hold as positive as they can be. Tip from Nick Marucci, VP Rock Climbing, University at Buffalo Share your climbing or … Continue reading
Imagine success
Figure out the route in my head first then imagine myself do it and then do it. Tip from Share your climbing or routesetting tip