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Ask the question on ukbouldering, there are some really good climbers there and you will get good advice.
Imo, footwork comes with practice but upperbody/finger strength is key to progression. Work on these, and don't bother with courses.
Peterfile - next time you're at Ibrox climbing centre (if you go there) try down climbing the big overhanging lead wall, obviously unclipping as you descend. That'll make for good entertainment for you
ha! Is that even possible? I can't even reach the top of the right hand overhang never mind down climb it!
I used to be able to do that when I was climbing there 3 times/wk a few years back. Dave MacLeod did laps of it for fun...
Plenty of folks do laps on the big wall at Ibrox. It has been campused up and down.
The best tip I can give is get outside as soon as possible and in all weathers. Get onto the sharp end as soon as possible (lots of diffs v.diffs) and build up the milage - the muscle grouping and mindset yoo will develop on an indoor wall is completely different to that required for trad outside.
Sent my first F6b tonight 😀
Get the hours in. On plastic if you must. Easy. then join a club that wants to know beginners.