New to bouldering?

Hey all, I’m just curious what bouldering is like more or less! I’ve done plenty of outdoor climbing, sport and trad. But I’ve never bouldered, neither indoor or outdoor. I’m moving to a place with no crags within 2 hours drive and only one small bouldering gym in town. I plan on getting a membership, but I’m mainly curious about how indoor bouldering will benefit my ropes climbing abilities! I’m aware that it won’t hurt (obviously) but will there be tangible things I learn bouldering that I can carry over? Or is bouldering more of a speciality skill? Any and all advise is appreciated!

I'm the complete opposite. I'm a pebble wrestler only. Top rope in a gym occasionally. Definitely more power involved. It will chew through skin pretty quick too. Slabs are fun for footwork. 

Yea I gave it a try for the first time and I must say, it is WAY harder than I thought it would be! Definitely tears up your fingers as well. What do you mean by 4x4’s and arc training?

V0 = 5.10 so get ready to get yo cheeks clapped for a bit

but its way fun and yes tons of stuff carries over.

Hunter Metzgerwrote:

Yea I gave it a try for the first time and I must say, it is WAY harder than I thought it would be! Definitely tears up your fingers as well. What do you mean by 4x4’s and arc training?

Fingers will toughen up pretty quick.  My local boulder field is aggressive quartzite.  Cuts like a razor when you slip if your fingers aren't conditioned.  It was a process. lol

Analogy:

Many people find that when they practice weighted pull ups for a few months, their max (unweighted) reps increase more compared to when they just tried to do a large volume of unweighted pull ups.

Think about it.

Maverikwrote:

Analogy:

Many people find that when they practice weighted pull ups for a few months, their max (unweighted) reps increase more compared to when they just tried to do a large volume of unweighted pull ups.

Think about it.

Yup. Because weighted pullups puts you in the strength training range.  Volume is great for endurance.  Mix up the two styles for optimum performance.  I would say every 4-6 weeks or so.

Ryan Ossmannwrote:

I'm the complete opposite. I'm a pebble wrestler only. Top rope in a gym occasionally. Definitely more power involved. It will chew through skin pretty quick too. Slabs are fun for footwork. 

I second this

Ryan Ossmannwrote:

I'm the complete opposite. I'm a pebble wrestler only. Top rope in a gym occasionally. Definitely more power involved. It will chew through skin pretty quick too. Slabs are fun for footwork. 

I second this