Personal climbing session after my coaching session.
I did my standard warm up:
Cardio circuits - 5-10 minutes
Mobility exercises using therabands and free weights - 10 - 15 minutes
Then my climbing:
VB- V0: 5 problems rom this set just practicing technique
V1 - V2: 4 problems from this set just practicing technique
V3-V4: 3 problems from the set on the left of Clip n Climb. All pretty straight forward. The slab problems are definitely better set than the overhanging problems as they flow well. The overhang just feels deliberately thuggy.
V4 - V5: 2 problems from this circuit in the set to the left of Clip n Climb. One was a pure thuggy, power pinch problem on the steep overhang. I cut loose a couple of times due to the size of the movements, but managed to hang on for the flash. The other blue had a fantastic starting move, but then became quite sedate.
V5 - V6: Got the yellow slab problem. Flashed it... and its soft... not sure I'd even say its a V5. Maybe V4. But it's in the V5 circuit, so got to trust the route setters. Tried the yellow on the RH side of the overhang. Fantastic sequence, but fell from the top move. Will need to work out the top movement. Also attempted the yellow V5-V6 on the back of the cave. Really balanced start and roll over move, not one for those with weak shoulders. Couldn't stick the poor sloper on the lip to make the rock over, but it feels manageable. I'll put it on my list of to dos!
V6+: Just a couple of light hearted attempts at the white slab problem. Everyone seems to be struggling with a foot swap. But I've felt the foot hold with my thumb and there's a little subtle scoop. If you place your right inside edge and pivot slightly, it makes the foot swap much easier.
Area :
Bloc Climbing - Bristol
