Comments for Rock Climbing Indoor http://rockclimbingindoor.com Indoor Rock Climbing's Hippest Coolest Website in the Galaxy Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:37:46 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on Mad Rock Men’s Con-Flict High-Performance Velcro Shoe by GearGeek http://rockclimbingindoor.com/intro-to-indoor-rock-climbing/rock-climbing-shoes/mad-rock-mens-con-flict-high-performance-velcro-shoe/comment-page-1/#comment-768 GearGeek Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:37:46 +0000 http://rockclimbingindoor.com/intro-to-indoor-rock-climbing/rock-climbing-shoes/mad-rock-mens-con-flict-high-performance-velcro-shoe/#comment-768 These are wickedly downturned for vertical to overhanging routes. As with other Mad Rocks, these basically fit to street shoe size. I tried half a size down and that's as tight as I could stand. A full size down was just horribly uncomfortable for me, but someone whose foot fits well to this particular shoe might be able to go tighter. These fit a little different than any shoe I've every tried. Street show size was very tight, but my toes weren't really curled together, rather they were bent downward with the shape of the shoe. Even though this is unlined leather, the front part of the upper is covered with rubber so I don't expect it to stretch much. As with any climbing shoe, it's hard to buy online unless you've tried it before. This shoe is especially difficult because if its radically downturned shape. Toe rubber is great for toe hooks, but upper straps are thin so won't stand up to any full foot hooking. For the price, 4.5 stars. Rating: 4 / 5 These are wickedly downturned for vertical to overhanging routes. As with other Mad Rocks, these basically fit to street shoe size. I tried half a size down and that’s as tight as I could stand. A full size down was just horribly uncomfortable for me, but someone whose foot fits well to this particular shoe might be able to go tighter. These fit a little different than any shoe I’ve every tried. Street show size was very tight, but my toes weren’t really curled together, rather they were bent downward with the shape of the shoe. Even though this is unlined leather, the front part of the upper is covered with rubber so I don’t expect it to stretch much. As with any climbing shoe, it’s hard to buy online unless you’ve tried it before. This shoe is especially difficult because if its radically downturned shape. Toe rubber is great for toe hooks, but upper straps are thin so won’t stand up to any full foot hooking. For the price, 4.5 stars.
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> Comment on Mad Rock Men’s Con-Flict High-Performance Velcro Shoe by D. Garcia http://rockclimbingindoor.com/intro-to-indoor-rock-climbing/rock-climbing-shoes/mad-rock-mens-con-flict-high-performance-velcro-shoe/comment-page-1/#comment-767 D. Garcia Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:31:13 +0000 http://rockclimbingindoor.com/intro-to-indoor-rock-climbing/rock-climbing-shoes/mad-rock-mens-con-flict-high-performance-velcro-shoe/#comment-767 I was really psyched when I first read about this shoe. I've had my MadRock Flash for years and they still hold up pretty well so I decided to remain loyal. Like other Mad Rock shoes I've tried these are comfortable once you break em in, and the rubber sticks like glue. The problem I have with these shoes is the quantity of rubber slapped on them. There is so much rubber at the toes you cant feel the holds, which is causing me to slip and I'm using my arms a lot more. There are definitely better shoes out there when you take the price into consideration. I don't know how competitive a really fat shoe can be. Its kind of a Catch-22, I'm hoping a lot of the rubber wears away so I can stick my toes where I want, but that pretty much defeats the purpose of a new shoe. Rating: 3 / 5 I was really psyched when I first read about this shoe. I’ve had my MadRock Flash for years and they still hold up pretty well so I decided to remain loyal. Like other Mad Rock shoes I’ve tried these are comfortable once you break em in, and the rubber sticks like glue. The problem I have with these shoes is the quantity of rubber slapped on them. There is so much rubber at the toes you cant feel the holds, which is causing me to slip and I’m using my arms a lot more. There are definitely better shoes out there when you take the price into consideration. I don’t know how competitive a really fat shoe can be. Its kind of a Catch-22, I’m hoping a lot of the rubber wears away so I can stick my toes where I want, but that pretty much defeats the purpose of a new shoe.
Rating: 3 / 5

]]> Comment on Mad Rock Men’s Con-Flict High-Performance Velcro Shoe by Adam J. Roberts http://rockclimbingindoor.com/intro-to-indoor-rock-climbing/rock-climbing-shoes/mad-rock-mens-con-flict-high-performance-velcro-shoe/comment-page-1/#comment-766 Adam J. Roberts Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:22:42 +0000 http://rockclimbingindoor.com/intro-to-indoor-rock-climbing/rock-climbing-shoes/mad-rock-mens-con-flict-high-performance-velcro-shoe/#comment-766 These shoes were designed with the best intent but aren't as great as Mad Rock believes them to be. First the shoe size does not fit what you wear in street shoes. I wear a men's 10 in street shoes and bought a 10 in these shoes, having read they fit small and I currently wear a 9.5 comfortably with a pair of La Sportiva Katanas. It was super painful to put them on and take off so I decided to return them for a half size bigger, 10.5 but i'm still having trouble getting the shoes to fit. I'm hoping there will be some stretching over time. <br /> The new rubber (Science Friction) that Mad Rock has designed is super sticky like they advertise but it's SOOO soft and malleable that after one short day or bouldering on granite, the shoe no longer has a sharp toe edge for getting footing on little crimpers or flakes on the wall. The rubber designed for these shoes is best fit for smearing on faces, the shoe won't last long with trying to lay some precision foot placements on crimpers as the sharp edge deforms quickly and easily. Rating: 2 / 5 These shoes were designed with the best intent but aren’t as great as Mad Rock believes them to be. First the shoe size does not fit what you wear in street shoes. I wear a men’s 10 in street shoes and bought a 10 in these shoes, having read they fit small and I currently wear a 9.5 comfortably with a pair of La Sportiva Katanas. It was super painful to put them on and take off so I decided to return them for a half size bigger, 10.5 but i’m still having trouble getting the shoes to fit. I’m hoping there will be some stretching over time.

The new rubber (Science Friction) that Mad Rock has designed is super sticky like they advertise but it’s SOOO soft and malleable that after one short day or bouldering on granite, the shoe no longer has a sharp toe edge for getting footing on little crimpers or flakes on the wall. The rubber designed for these shoes is best fit for smearing on faces, the shoe won’t last long with trying to lay some precision foot placements on crimpers as the sharp edge deforms quickly and easily.
Rating: 2 / 5

]]> Comment on How do I start rock climbing? by TahoeT http://rockclimbingindoor.com/intro-to-indoor-rock-climbing/how-do-i-start-rock-climbing/comment-page-1/#comment-765 TahoeT Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:06:53 +0000 http://rockclimbingindoor.com/intro-to-indoor-rock-climbing/how-do-i-start-rock-climbing/#comment-765 Find an indoor gym, buy a guide book for your local area (I like the Falcon series of guide books) to show you were local crags are, take an indoor or outdoor climbing lesson, and start taking climbing trips with friends. Good Luck Find an indoor gym, buy a guide book for your local area (I like the Falcon series of guide books) to show you were local crags are, take an indoor or outdoor climbing lesson, and start taking climbing trips with friends.

Good Luck

]]> Comment on How do I start rock climbing? by mikedoss21 http://rockclimbingindoor.com/intro-to-indoor-rock-climbing/how-do-i-start-rock-climbing/comment-page-1/#comment-764 mikedoss21 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:22:05 +0000 http://rockclimbingindoor.com/intro-to-indoor-rock-climbing/how-do-i-start-rock-climbing/#comment-764 You climb You climb

]]> Comment on How do I start rock climbing? by Owen http://rockclimbingindoor.com/intro-to-indoor-rock-climbing/how-do-i-start-rock-climbing/comment-page-1/#comment-763 Owen Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:19:41 +0000 http://rockclimbingindoor.com/intro-to-indoor-rock-climbing/how-do-i-start-rock-climbing/#comment-763 look in local area for shops that sell outdoor Equipment, they will probably have climbing stuff but it will depend what type of climbing you want to do there's bouldering, rock climbing, sport climbing and a few more . you are lucky havin friends that will go with you. You can probably rent gear at your local indoor climbing centre and they may have small courses you can do, my local climbing wall (awsome walls liverpoll) does this look in local area for shops that sell outdoor Equipment, they will probably have climbing stuff but it will depend what type of climbing you want to do there’s bouldering, rock climbing, sport climbing and a few more . you are lucky havin friends that will go with you.
You can probably rent gear at your local indoor climbing centre and they may have small courses you can do, my local climbing wall (awsome walls liverpoll) does this

]]> Comment on How do I start rock climbing? by isu_trickster http://rockclimbingindoor.com/intro-to-indoor-rock-climbing/how-do-i-start-rock-climbing/comment-page-1/#comment-762 isu_trickster Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:59:04 +0000 http://rockclimbingindoor.com/intro-to-indoor-rock-climbing/how-do-i-start-rock-climbing/#comment-762 Since you are in FL, you will be limited to indoor facilities or you will have to travel to get a guided trip. There is very limited climbing in Southern GA & AL so you really arnt in the best state for this sport. Check out: http://www.indoorclimbing.com/florida.html It has a list of indoor facilities where you will be able to rent the gear, get classes on what you need to know, etc... Good luck. Since you are in FL, you will be limited to indoor facilities or you will have to travel to get a guided trip. There is very limited climbing in Southern GA & AL so you really arnt in the best state for this sport. Check out: http://www.indoorclimbing.com/florida.html
It has a list of indoor facilities where you will be able to rent the gear, get classes on what you need to know, etc…
Good luck.

]]> Comment on How do I start rock climbing? by rob http://rockclimbingindoor.com/intro-to-indoor-rock-climbing/how-do-i-start-rock-climbing/comment-page-1/#comment-761 rob Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:03:27 +0000 http://rockclimbingindoor.com/intro-to-indoor-rock-climbing/how-do-i-start-rock-climbing/#comment-761 look in your phonebook,the local indoor rock wall is the best place to start. they'll hire you all the gear, teach you to belay etc plus you'll meet everyone else who's intrested in it, there's usually a message board where people post for climbing partners, and you always have the option of talking to people, to find yourself some outdoor rock... look in your phonebook,the local indoor rock wall is the best place to start. they’ll hire you all the gear, teach you to belay etc
plus you’ll meet everyone else who’s intrested in it, there’s usually a message board where people post for climbing partners, and you always have the option of talking to people, to find yourself some outdoor rock…

]]> Comment on How do I start rock climbing? by BeachBum818 http://rockclimbingindoor.com/intro-to-indoor-rock-climbing/how-do-i-start-rock-climbing/comment-page-1/#comment-760 BeachBum818 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:38:54 +0000 http://rockclimbingindoor.com/intro-to-indoor-rock-climbing/how-do-i-start-rock-climbing/#comment-760 Where in Florida are you? I went to college down there for 4 years...being from NY and a rock climber I had to find something larger than a sand dune. If your close to Tampa there's a good rock gym there called vertical ventures. You can check them out at www.verticalventures.com. Its a huge gym with both bouldering and climbing. They'll help you with your technique and can introduce you to the sport. I am not sure if they have classes or not. It would probably be easier to go out with a guide who knows what he or she is doing and have them teach you the basics rather than rent gear...mainly because you'll only be able to rent shoes. There are no shops that I can think of that will rent you a rope or harness to take out and climb. (the rock gym is a controlled environment so they will there) it becomes a liability issue because how do they know what the person who returned the rope used it for and under what conditions. Hope this helps goodluck. Rock On Where in Florida are you? I went to college down there for 4 years…being from NY and a rock climber I had to find something larger than a sand dune. If your close to Tampa there’s a good rock gym there called vertical ventures. You can check them out at http://www.verticalventures.com. Its a huge gym with both bouldering and climbing. They’ll help you with your technique and can introduce you to the sport. I am not sure if they have classes or not.

It would probably be easier to go out with a guide who knows what he or she is doing and have them teach you the basics rather than rent gear…mainly because you’ll only be able to rent shoes. There are no shops that I can think of that will rent you a rope or harness to take out and climb. (the rock gym is a controlled environment so they will there) it becomes a liability issue because how do they know what the person who returned the rope used it for and under what conditions. Hope this helps goodluck. Rock On

]]> Comment on Is rock climbing a good way to get strong and in shape? by Danielleee (: http://rockclimbingindoor.com/intro-to-indoor-rock-climbing/is-rock-climbing-a-good-way-to-get-strong-and-in-shape/comment-page-1/#comment-749 Danielleee (: Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:57:50 +0000 http://rockclimbingindoor.com/intro-to-indoor-rock-climbing/is-rock-climbing-a-good-way-to-get-strong-and-in-shape/#comment-749 yesss :D yesss :D

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