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You Might Be a Gumby If…
PART 2 Gumby (noun) guhm·bee | gu̇mbē An inexperienced, unknowledgeable, and/or oblivious climber; one who lacks coordination, common sense, or know-how. Experienced climbers can spot and cast contemptuous glances at Gumby climbers. However, we should not be too quick to disdain new climbers. They keep our sport alive, interesting, and exciting. Their sense of awe…
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Gumby (noun) guhm·bee | gu̇mbē An inexperienced, unknowledgeable, and/or oblivious climber; one who lacks coordination, common sense, or know-how. Gumby is an American clay animation character created and modeled by Art Clokey in the 1950s. He was the subject of a couple television series, a feature-length film, comic books, and other media. Since his first appearance,…
Read MoreDoes the Type of Landing Surface Matter?
PART 3 – What is the Best Landing Surface for Indoor Climbing Facilities? The best landing surface for an indoor climbing facility is dependent upon the needs, conditions, and type of usage. It should be able to absorb the shock of a climber’s fall and distribute the impact across a large surface area to reduce…
Read More5 Reasons Yoga and Climbing Go Hand-In-Hand
Yoga and climbing are inherently complementary. Considering the basic biomechanics that are required to climb, yoga provides a variety of dynamic movements that translate perfectly to the climbing wall. One of the most effective ways that one can improve their overall health and range of motion is to move dynamically as a whole, along with…
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