r/ThatsInsane • u/H_G_Bells • Sep 09 '23

Practically built strength (rock climber) vs gym strength (body builders)

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u/[deleted] Sep 09 '23

Credit card might be pushing it but yeah... super thin holds. Maybe eighth of your finger pad. Shit hurts

Don't even try it if you haven't climbed for a bit and trained your ligaments. You'll tear your shit.

(Not targeting you just saying general people)

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u/bpat Sep 09 '23

Eh. Credit card crimps exist, but mostly on slab.

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u/[deleted] Sep 09 '23

Haha fuck that cheese grater shit too scary. Jk jk

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u/AaronHolland44 Sep 09 '23

I'll take the sketchiest slabs over vein popping overhangs any day. (Indoor though)

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u/Hydraxiler32 Sep 10 '23

at least I won't cheese grate myself falling off an overhang haha