Chronically Injured > Forum Messages

Feb 17, 2026 One thing you’ll notice is only punters are really concerned about how hard other people climb. Not to say that I fall into the category of those who climb hard, but this… View Message

Jan 5, 2026 (Evidently) unpopular opinion: If you have any doubt about being able to pass a lead test at any gym, you probably shouldn’t be belaying someone on lead. I worked at… View Message

Apr 22, 2025 After a gym session a few days ago I felt a noticeable bump along my pinky tendon that was pretty tender, first thought is it aligns with Dupuytrens but it would be unusual in… View Message

Apr 7, 2025 Before the troll comments roll in, yes, I know bouldering is stupid. Anyways, does anyone have experience using those tiny jet fans? They’re made for stuff like blowing o… View Message

Jan 7, 2025 A bit of a boulder bro question and vaguely climbing related, but does anyone know the blanks that mellow uses to make its t shirts? The quality is excellent heavy cotton and t… View Message

Sep 1, 2024 Kind of a weird question and only vaguely climbing related. Buddy and I are going on a trip where it’s going to pry get down into the mid 30s at night, we’re going… View Message

Apr 29, 2024 Basically title. Buddies and I are planning a get together to just have a fun casual time and be moving all day. We’d love to climb easy slab all day and go for 6+ pitche… View Message

Mar 23, 2024 This is something I’ve been wondering about for a long time. I feel like people have this image of every single super strong climber (I’m talking climbs double digi… View Message

Mar 4, 2024 Just ordered the 2024 Sitta. Gear loops look further forward, I will update with some impressions.  View Message

Mar 3, 2024 I love my AR395 to death but unfortunately it’s getting to the point of replacement. For some reason, Arc’teryx has gotten increasingly stingy with their pro progra… View Message

Jan 29, 2024 For reference, you basically can’t go to Taylor’s Falls and not witness a disaster shitshow. Whether it’s sketchy schizophrenic spiderweb looking anchors or p… View Message

Jan 7, 2024 Actually start training my fingers again post injury. Anyone feel like an injury has ever given them an opportunity to learn how to climb really well? Somehow having damage to… View Message

Jan 2, 2024 To go on a slight tangent, I agree with not really loving the feeling of intoxication, I’m more in it for the taste/cultural aspect. After spending some time overseas the… View Message

Jan 1, 2024 Haha! That sounds like a pretty decent plan to me. Thank you!  View Message

Jan 1, 2024 Does anyone have any wisdom about any benefits of cutting out/reducing drinking on their climbing performance? I'm currently recovering from A2 injuries in one finger on each h… View Message

Dec 25, 2023 Thank you for the detailed training beta!  View Message

Dec 24, 2023 “You injured a couple finger pulleys therefore you probably have injury prone genetics” is a hot take I haven’t heard before. I can’t think of many who… View Message

Dec 21, 2023 Fingers in both hands injured (but on the mend luckily!), in the meantime I’ve been working on improving other parts of my climbing while hard crimping is out of the equa… View Message

Dec 2, 2023   climbing.com/news/mason-ear… View Message

Nov 12, 2023 Looking to buy a tension simple, or any low profile board with at least a 20mm edge.  View Message

Oct 7, 2023 Can anyone who has used the new Instinct slipper comment on how it performs/feels? I’ve used dragos for a long time and have gone through several pairs now because of the… View Message

Sep 8, 2023 nullnull anyone know what this could be? I’ve been recovering from an A2 pulley injury and after trying hard last night, have a ton of pain right above my second knuckle… View Message

Aug 26, 2023 Oh man people are out of touch here. “Being on the edge” doesn’t mean you need to starve yourself of nutrients. Cutting weight for a competition is completely… View Message

Apr 8, 2023 I eat five cookies a daily and nearly fell off a 5.6 today if that’s any help View Message

Apr 7, 2023 Thanks Max! That would be great. I feel like if it’s mostly dry on one side the other will be fine as well.  View Message

Apr 6, 2023 Anyone know the dryness of Taylor’s currently? Minnesota boulders, Minnesota strip? Hoping to make it out this weekend since the weather looks awesome but definitely not… View Message

Apr 5, 2023 Sanding + Rhino spit will get you where you need to be. SoIll makes a nice brush with a file on the backside and that’s usually my go to along with the rhino spit.  View Message

Mar 2, 2023 Does anyone know anything of any guidebook for the Valle Bavona or general western/central Ticino area? Or in general if any climbers are currently living in that area/will be… View Message

Feb 21, 2023 I appreciate the advice on having more shoes in the rotation. I have four shoes in my rotation. This is not what I was asking. Thanks Quinn I’ll check that out!  View Message

Feb 21, 2023 Does anyone have recommendations for any companies that provide a somewhat fast turnaround time for a resole service? From the research and calling around I have done it's cons… View Message

Feb 9, 2023 Little bit of a diversion, but are BD shoes actually preferable for anyone? I haven’t gotten the opportunity to try them out yet but it seems like they’ve been movi… View Message

Dec 25, 2022 Oh boy, the sexism is really coming out in this thread. Why care so much?Do you really care enough about your V5 indoor proj that you feel that you need every single tiny psych… View Message

Dec 24, 2022 More so just want a comfortable board climbing shoe! How would you rate the stiffness as compared to a drago?  View Message

Dec 23, 2022 Does anyone have advice for sizing a mantra? I’m pretty comfortable in a 41 drago and slightly uncomfortable in a 39.5 solution. I’m looking for a soft beater shoe… View Message

Dec 10, 2022 Also for some reason the shipping isn’t free on expert voice when it is on outdoor prolink…  View Message

Dec 7, 2022 I don’t know if I agree with the 1 on the Duluth climbing category. Maybe I’m just biased but I feel that the North Shore climbing scene is kind of underrated. Lots… View Message