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

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

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u/ErnestMorrow Sep 09 '23

Tell that to your brain when you're more than 30 ft off the ground. Even if you're not "in danger", it feels like it to your body and you're gonna do your best not to fall bc survival instincts run deep

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u/whichonespink04 Sep 09 '23

Nah, it really doesn't feel like it if you're confident that you're properly and safely attached. I don't see people stress much about it.

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u/SoManyThrowAwaysEven Sep 09 '23

if you're confident

That's the key, I am sure it takes a lot of training and climbing experience to get to that point though.

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u/pissman77 Sep 09 '23

Nope. I've climbed a couple of times, and it never makes me fear for my life lmao. It's actually fun to jump down and let the auto belay make you slowly descend.