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FiveTen Men's Coyote VCS 2 Climbing Shoe
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Great shoe, and fit.
I am a casual climber, trying to get up to my brother's level. I use these shoes to climb and boulder in a gym once a week. I am well aware climbing shoes need to fit well that is very crucial because you can't have you feet sliding in your shoe. I was not aware of my actual shoe size at the time of purchase because I thought I was a 12 (my brother advised to get a half-size below what you would normally get) but recently I used a scale on my feet and found out I am a 11 and my left foot is just barely. Surprisingly though these still fit very well. granted if I was doing some serious climbing I would definitely needed them in a size 11. I see a lot of climbers complaining about their feet and some who squeeze their feet into tiny shoes, but I find these to be perfect for my casual progression at the moment.
I would definitely get them again only a half size smaller to my actual shoe size because 5 ten does a very accurate sizing.
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Great Shoe!
Great Shoe! Feels like the same shoe as the old 5.10 Accent. Soft and comfy for a decent edging and smearing shoe. Performance is good enough to climb anything south of 5.14 (if you can). Great fit and should be a multi pitch dream like the Accent.
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Mad Rock Men's Jester Performance Velcro Shoe
Price : $84.95
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: - Recommended use: Bouldering, Sport, Gym, Competition
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SCARPA Men's Thunder Climbing Shoe
Price : $108.95
Features
: - Incredible comfort for any grade
- Available up to size 50!
- New Vibram XS Edge provides incredible grip and durability
- Ventilation 'gills' help on hot days on the rock
- Partial lining for comfort
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Mad Rock Men's Mugen Tech Performance Velcro Shoe
Price : $89.95
Features
: - Featuring the stickiest new Science Friction rubber
- Premium leather upper
- Hemp lining limits stretch
- Dual density concave sole
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Great climbing shoe
Great versatile climbing shoe. It's well built and comfortable. North Dakota's pretty flat, so I climb indoors and this shoe works great for that. I would advise ordering one size larger than your street shoes.
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Great higher performance shoe with super sticky rubber
Mad Rock shoes are the best value on the market. These are high performance shoes for almost half the money of other brands. And they have the stickiest new Science Friction rubber.
I don't recommend buying climbing shoes online unless you've tried the specific model and size before because they are meant to fit tight and every shoe fits differently.
Size-wise, I found these fit the same as the Flash and Con-series line. I wear size 10 street shoes, and these fit tight with my toes fully curled in size 10. 9.5 was super tight, 9 was even tighter, and I could barely squeeze in 8.5 with pain (not recommended). The leather has a hemp lining so I don't expect these to stretch much at all, and these won't stink like synthetic shoes. The rubber at the bottom is kind of thin for great sensitivity, but I've heard one friend put a hole in them. Again, don't expect bomber Italian construction, but for the price, technology and performance, these can't be beat. But again, try before you buy online.
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Evolv Men's Defy Vtr Climbing Shoe
Price : $88.95
Features
: - 1mm half length midsole
- Non stretch upper material for consistent performance
- Perforated upper for breathability and comfort
- Comfort fit perfect for beginners
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The Evolv Defy Climbing Shoe gives you a snug fit without the pain associated with climbing shoes. This shoe is designed to go on quickly and easily using hook-and-loop closures and stay put for a precise fit right out of the box. Super-sticky Trax XT-5 rubber keeps you glued to the rock and the side vents help keep your feet cooler to avoid nasty sweaty clamminess.
Product Features - Material: Synthratek synthetic leather
- Lining: nylon
- Sole: Trax XT-5
- Last: Slip
- Asymmetrical Curvature: Medium
- Lacing: Hook-and-loop
- Recommended Use: Climbing, bouldering
- Manufacturer Warranty: lifetime
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Question : When can a puppy start climbing up and down stairs?
My lab puppy is nearing 3 months and he is unable to climb stairs. He is hesitant to climb over small bumps and things as well. So how old will he be when he starts climbing?
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Don't encourage him to climb stairs just yet. Climbing stairs at his age can play havoc with his joints and hips.He needs to be 6 months at least before he attempts to climb stairs - then there'll be no stopping him!
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Question : How do I kill climbing ivy with chemicals?
I have nasty climbing ivy on one side of my house that seems to be impossible to kill... How can I get rid of this stuff easily?
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English ivy, I take it?The collected wisdom of the Portland NoIvy league, who have been dealing with it in one of the big parks. It's a bad, bad weed out here:http://www.noivyleague.com
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Question : What kind of equipment do I need to start climbing and rapelling?
I have a decent bit of experience with climbing but have never actually learned what kind of equipment I will need since I have always climbed with companies. I know I need a harness, climbing shoes, rope but what other equipment and how many of each will I typically need for Lead climbing, top roping, and rapelling.
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Harness, Rope, Shoes, several lengths of 1"tubular webbing for rigging anchors to trees, and/or some removable hardware such as nuts or cams (and a nut tool) if you plan on top roping where no trees exist at the top. A few carabiners for hooking up the webbing and anchors, a belay device (ATC, Stitch Plate, Trango), A Figure 8 descender. Chalk and a chalk bag is optional.You can rappel or climb with either static or dynamic rope but most people use dynamic for climbing because it has more stretch and they use static for rappelling because it is stiffer and more durable. Get a guidebook or dig up the beta on the area you wish to climb to see if there are fixed anchors over your routes. If so you may want to get a few steel carabiners to rig your anchors because aluminum carabiners react with steel and can damage the aluminum. I suggest getting a book that describes how to rig up the anchors. It will also give you some ideas on other gear you might need. I mostly top rope in the eastern US, so I tend to use webbing and place my anchors on the trees at the top of the cliffs. The more popular climbing places in my area have fixed anchor points in many places, so I keep a few steel biners on my rack. I also have a full set of nuts in the event I climb someplace without good tree anchors.Lead climbing is a totally different game. You will need a bunch of stuff like Cams, Nuts, Hexagonals, and Tri-cams along with slings and at least two carabiners or hot wires per piece of protection. Unless you have a lot of cash to blow at once, a good lead climbing rack is usually built up over a period of time. I buy protection as I need it. I read the guidebooks for the suggested pro for my chosen route and buy what I need as I need it. Finding buddies who have gear to share is also a good idea when getting into leading. It should go without saying unless you really know how to place and remove anchors and protection, lead climbing isn't something you should attempt.
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Question : If I start rock climbing with a weighted vest will my strength and endurance improve on the rock?
I am around 190lb in good shape and have been climbing for about a year. I am looking to improve my strength and endurance in new ways and thought a weighted vest may help me feel lighter after training with it. I appreciate the feedback.
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very much so, but if it is not weighted correctly, it could throw off your balance... also, for upper body, campus as much of a wall as possible at the end of the day and try to wear yourself out. this will rapidly build grip and core strength.
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Question : climbing...?
flatlander desires to climb vocano. what are some good exercises to prepare for a long uphill climb?
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You don't need to do your training at the same elevation, climbing stairs or hiking around home will be OK for training. But you may want to spend a couple of days at higher elevation just before you start. Aclimating to higher elevations goes away very quickly, so spending the previous weekend at higher elevations won't help.I would suggest that while doing your training to wear a pack with more weight than you will be carrying. Most people have more trouble carrying the weight than they do with the altitude. When hiking a long uphill route, practice the "rest step" - take a few steps and then rest for a moment with your leg straight. This takes your weight off your muscles and allows them to rest. Then take a few more steps and rest the other leg.Just work on your cardio and you should be fine!Good Luck
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Question : How to prevent climbing plant to grow up over the roof or limit it's growth in any other direction?
We have very nice climbing plant all around the walls of the house.The trouble is it wants to grow over the windows, doors and also managed to climb over the gully to the roof. I have to cut it often around the windows, but the roof is very high and I'm not very keen to climb it often.But I would invest in some long term solution - like mounting some metal screens around the roof edge and around the windows, but I don't know what design would work?
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the plant will grow to it's maximum potential size seeking light. I'm afraid the best way to deal with it is pruning. sorry.
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Question : What is the best and most beautiful and attractive climbing vine for a balcony?
I live in the second floor and I have a balcony that faces the west and I want to get a climbing vine that has beutiful flowers, beautiful color and fast growing.If there are pictures, I will be thankfull.Is there a climbing vine that just climb around the vence of the balcony without climbing on the wall?How long does a climbing vine need to grow?I live in Kansas if that helps.
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You have two broad choices -- an annual vine that is not frost-hardy but will grow fast and give you lots of flowers for one season then die, for example mandevillea, thunbergia ( Black-eyed Susan vine).Or, you can grow a hardy vine that will survive frost and grow for many years, such as wisteria. The downside of perennial hardy vies is that their flowering season is shorter.
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Question : What is the best dynamic climbing rope to buy?
I just recently have gotten into climbing, and I want to try some lead climbing. What is a good dynamic rope to buy as far as width and length and all that goes? I'm going to just be doing rock climbing, so I don't need a dry rope, I know that. And I'm thinking about 100 feet or so for the climbing that I'm going to be doing. But beyond that, I don't know what brand or width for the rope or anything. Any advice?
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its all preference i would go with a new england rope or a mammut
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Question : Climbing? ?
Can you use a piton in a rock? Do you have to use a crack or can u pound them staright in. Also do you need quickdraws or can you just put a carabiners into the protection and then the rope into that?
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Piton's are gone. Not temporary enough for conservationist types. And not Reliable enough for permanent use as sport climbing protection.You surely knew this. So I'm guessing your question was how were pitons used? The climbers that used them carried different sizes. And would find cracks or holes that would fit a piton and hammer it in. They had to carry a lot of them because they left them behind en route.
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Question : Are climbing plants good or bad for trees ?
I have tall trees (30 to 50 feet) in my backyard (Maryland, not sure what type of trees) since it touches a small reseve/forest.Many of them guests climbing plants that goes all the way to the top. Tree's diameter are about 14 inches and the climbing plants base are 1 to 2 inches.I was entretaining the idea of taking the climbing planst off by cutting them at the base and waiting for them to dry to help the trees, but not sure if I would be doing good or bad.Any suggestions ?
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Virgina Creeper, honeysuckle, grape vines and ivies, as well as Kudzu and other heavy vines put an undue strain on a tree with their weight alone, and sometimes they twine around the branches so tightly that it literally chokes the life out of them. They also shade the sun out. A tree heavy with vines is not a tree that is going to survive for long, and the vines should definitely be cut and just allowed to dry and fall, if you cannot easily pull them down. Sometimes pulling on them causes more damage to the tree than the vines have already. You can also get a bottle of brush killer, and paint it on straight on the newly cut vines, with a small paintbrush, to kill them out to the roots so they don't come back. You can get Brush and Stump KIller at your local nursery. Be sure not to get it on anything you do not want to kill, because it is a plant killer.
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