Climbing Gold

Roundtable: Strength Vs Technique

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May 12, 2023
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INSIGHT

Bias Against Knee Barring

  • Climbing shows a bias favoring strength over technical skill, especially in how knee bars are undervalued.
  • Knee barring is seen as 'sleazy' despite being a legitimate and technical climbing technique.
INSIGHT

Technique Equals Effort Too

  • Difficulty should include effort in technical skill, not just physical exertion.
  • Climbing technicality involves mental focus and precision, which is hard to measure but important.
ADVICE

Use All Climbing Features

  • Always explore all natural features and holds on a route, including knee bars, to be technically proficient.
  • Missing obvious holds in climbs is an error by the first ascensionist.
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