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๐Ÿง—โ€โ™‚๏ธ๐ŸŒ„ Bouldering Community: Climb, Conquer, and Connect with Rock Climbing Enthusiasts! ๐Ÿง—โ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿž๏ธ

Welcome to the Bouldering Community on Lemmy! This vibrant community is dedicated to all rock climbing enthusiasts who are passionate about bouldering. Whether you're a seasoned climber or just starting out, this is the perfect place to share your experiences, seek advice, and connect with like-minded individuals who share your love for this thrilling sport.

๐ŸŒ„๐Ÿง—โ€โ™€๏ธ Share your bouldering adventures, discuss techniques, and engage in conversations that inspire and motivate each other to push our limits and conquer new challenges. From problem-solving to improving strength and agility, bouldering offers a unique combination of physical and mental exercise.

We believe in the power of community support and encouragement. Whether you're seeking beta for a difficult route, sharing your accomplishments, or looking for climbing buddies, this community is here to provide a friendly and inclusive space where climbers of all levels can thrive.

๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ’ช Let's foster a supportive environment where we can learn from one another, share our knowledge, and celebrate the joy of bouldering. Embrace the camaraderie of fellow climbers, and discover new perspectives and insights that can elevate your climbing experience to new heights.

So, join the Bouldering Community on Lemmy, chalk up your hands, and let's embark on a journey of adrenaline, strength, and connection amidst the beauty of rock formations! ๐Ÿง—โ€โ™‚๏ธ๐ŸŒ„๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ’ช

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I'm new to bouldering, I started 3.5 months ago and love it. I was wondering what kind of training routines you all recommend for advancing? When do you decide to move on to more difficult problems? Any personal words of wisdom?

Mostly posting for content.

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I thought I should post this to help save some people some time and frustration when trying to find some shoes.

My street shoe size is 10 1/2 wide with my left foot being roughly half a size smaller and the middle of my foot is pretty high volume. My single biggest problem is always being able to use heel hooks as there is typically this gap of about a 1/4 to 1/2 ish inch gap at the bottom of the heel. I prefer some knuckling in my toes and size for my smaller foot.

I boulder pretty much exclusively, live in Colorado.

With that out of the way my new current daily driver is the Tenaya Indalo (8.5) the Tenaya Iati (8.5) was a very close second. The indalo is slightly wider overall. Other shoes I have tried that have felt like they would work were the Ocun Ozone HV (10) and Ocun Bullet (10). The Scarpa Instinct VSR (9.5) also felt very good but was sized half a size too small I think as I couldn't bend my foot at all.

I tried multiple different shoes and vendors recently and found most shoes too narrow in the midsole area to downsize enough. This includes Mad Rock, Red Chili, La Sportiva.

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Can you share your gym recommendations? Please include where the gym is and why you would recommend it.

Bouldering-focus. Good size, good settings, not usually overcrowded.

Bouldering-focus. Small, good settings, very cozy and friendly.

Mix between sport climbing and bouldering, probably leaning more towards sport climbing. Huge - biggest climbing gym in Europe. Usually crowded during peak hours, but opens early and closes late so you can easily avoid them. Great settings, good variety. Other activities in the same place - yoga, fitness, etc.

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Rasta, 7a/V6