Rock Climbing Final I Flashcards
4 fundamental movements?
Balance triangle
Precise feet
Glue hands
Straight Arms
Balance (4)
Stable and dynamic
3 points of contact (stable)
Base of support created by two separate hands or feet
Base can be created w/ a flag
Glue Hands (3)
Place hand on hold without readjusting
Only move hands once stable
Hard to do on dynamic movements
What does inside edging require and what type of terrain is it used on?
- Requires adductor flexibility
- Vertical Terrain
Describe outside edging and what terrain its used on
Outside edge of one foot on hold and other is flagging
Hip of outside edge foot is to the wall
Reach with same hand as hip to wall
Vertical or overhang terrain
Straight arms are usually paired with
Outside edging or back stepping
3 steps to spotting
survey problem
arrange mats
employ spotter
What are you trying to do as a spotter?
guide climber to the mat, protect their head and neck
Proper Spotter stance?
Feet are shoulder width
arms outstretched w/ slight bend and thumbs in
Aim for mid back
1 : 1.5 ratio
Open Hand
Grip Type: DIP flexed PIP flexed less than 90 MCP straight FDP engaged
Open (half) Crimp
Grip Type: DIP hyperextended PIP Flexed to 90 MCP Straight FDP and Superficialis Engaged
Closed (full) Crimp
Grip type: DIP hyperextended PIP flexed more than 90 MCP flexed/thumb over index finger FDP and Superficialis engaged
Jug
Hold Type:
Accommodates whole hand
usually open hand grip
Positive
Sloper
Hold Type:
Accommodates whole hand
Rounded, sloping away from wall, hard to hold
Open hand grip
Pinch
Hold Type:
Hold is squeezed between thumb and fingers
Pinch grip
