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Crack Climbing > How To Make Tape Gloves

VDiff — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:16 +0000

Crack Climbing: How to Make Tape Gloves Tape gloves protect your hands when crack climbing. There are many different ways to make tape gloves. The method described below provides a durable glove which protects well,...

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Crack Climbing Technique

VDiff — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 23:00:02 +0000

Crack Climbing Technique Cracks are often very striking lines. It’s no surprise that many classic routes follow crack systems. Some climbs have short crack sections which offer the security of a solid jam and the...

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Climbing Technique > Movement

VDiff — Thu, 25 Dec 2025 15:00:51 +0000

Climbing Technique: Movement Climbing is like a dance. The aim is to choreograph different types of holds and moves into one fluid movement. It is much more efficient and enjoyable to move up fluidly, methodically...

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Climbing Technique > Handholds

VDiff — Thu, 25 Dec 2025 14:00:44 +0000

Climbing Technique: Handholds The weight on your arms increases as the rock gets steeper and the footholds get smaller. Beginners often ‘over grip’ the rock and burn out their forearms too soon, making it impossible...

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Climbing Technique > Footwork

VDiff — Thu, 25 Dec 2025 13:00:21 +0000

Climbing Technique: Footwork This section introduces the most common foot, hand and body positions used in rock climbing. How you grip handholds or stand on footholds depends on their shape, size and position. How you...

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