No, it doesn’t have anything to do with an actual flag. Flagging is a rock climbing technique that is essentially counterbalancing. Instead of focusing on pure arm strength to reach the top
At the core, the fear of slipping off of a hold is essentially a fear of falling. It’s specifically the fear of feeling vertigo. It is useful to examine
Heel hooks, like a reverse flag, can be useful on lower angle terrain. However, they become a mandatory tool for roofs and roof exits. The basics of a heel hook
Planning a climbing trip and trying to figure out how to gauge the weather? There are a few essential steps to take when going outside; whether it’s months in advance
Now that you understand the mechanics of double dynos and single dynos, we will finish this skill with some final tips to allow you to hone your abilities and gain
While rock climbing is a powerful stress reliever, it can also be a source of stress when you want to get the most out of your rock climbing gym session.
While starting with double dynos is a good way to get the feel for the movement, and develop your chops, the single dyno is where you will get the most
For as long as climbing has been around, women and other marginalized genders have fought for access, representation, and respect within the heavily male-centered sport of climbing. But don’t be
Despite being the best starting point for learning dynos, the basic double dyno is actually a very uncommon move on an actual boulder problem or route. Why? It is very
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