This article originally appeared on coolmaterial.com. As I’m writing this it’s -16 °F outside. When temperatures drop that low, it’s safe to say that staying indoors is best for everyone who doesn’t enjoy frostbite. If you’re in a similarly cold climate, or you’re just looking for something new to try, then indoor rock climbing might […]
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Do you need a bouldering-specific chalk bag? This question is similar to ones like, “Do you need a pair of shoes specific to running?” Or “Do you need a proper pair of hiking shoes?” You only need these items if you spend a substantial time doing the activity they’re associated with. 90% of my climbing
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Do you know what moon shoes are? My brother got a pair for one of his birthdays when we were kids, and these things are weird. They’re massive from top to bottom, especially for a kid, and you instantly grow 6 inches when you put them on. You’re supposed to jump in these things, but
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It’s no secret that I tried the Altra Torin 6s and that they weren’t great for running. They were ideal for casual walking shoes with their soft, yet flexible upper material and elastic-like laces. But, when I saw Altra’s new Torin 8 get released a few weeks ago and took a closer look, I was
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This is a simple question. The best all-around chalk that you can use for rock climbing is Friction Labs Premium Sports Chalk; aka unicorn dust. Doesn’t matter if you’re top roping or bouldering. Climbing indoors or outdoors. Unicorn dust lasts a surprisingly long amount of time too. I’m always shocked by how little chalk my
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Craft is a newer brand to me, even though I’ve been around them for years with different racing events like Ragnars. It’s clear to me, after trying these shoes and a pair of their shorts, their team is focused on running performance and innovation. They’re willing to make the smallest change to their products if
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If you ask my wife, I have a taste for the finer things. This is only the case though when a higher priced product has exceptional quality and lasts much longer than cheaper alternatives. But to pay $20 or more for a pair of shorts, I still have a hard time justifying that. Especially when
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You know that moment when you notice something for the first time, and you realize it’s been around a million times but you never realized it was there the entire time? Well, I’ve ran a couple Ragnars before, and races like these have large sponsors that end up on every piece of marketing material you
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Whether you got a new pair of running shoes to motivate you, or your best friend keeps inviting you to go on a run with them. These are the most simple, yet impactful running tips for new runners. Start Slow Please take things slow at first; both your pace and the distance you’re running. And
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Rock climbing holds vary in so many ways, size, texture, color, material, etc. It’s most common to see plastic holds at rock gyms, but occasionally you can find other materials being used too, such as wood, metal, or actual rock that’s been cut and shaped a certain way. All this variation can make it hard
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