Today we take a look at the format of sport climbing and how the event is scored. We will take a look at each of the three disciplines and how the climbers will be ranked.
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A quick guide to sport climbing and scoring
Author: David
Unser Inhaber und Geschäftsführer. Als langjähriges aktives Mitglied der Klettergemeinde strebt Dave an, der Klettergemeinde als aktives Mitgleid der Bergwacht Schwarzwald etwas zurückzugeben. Dave geht gerne Klettern, Laufen und Reisen.
How to be an environmentally friendly climber
As climbers, we spend a lot of time outdoors. But how can we reduce the impact we have on the environment whilst still getting the most out of our favourite sport? Continue reading >
Man or machine? Megos sends 9c!
Congratulations Alex on your amazing send! It takes a lot of strength, patience and tenacity to achieve something as incredible as this! Continue reading >
Tape talk with Alexander Megos and Liam Lonsdale
“People have asked me for years to share how I tape my fingers. My skin is generally pretty bad so it’s something I’ve needed to perfect in order to climb hard.” Alexander Megos
Chalk talk: the science of liquid chalk
Everyone is talking about liquid chalk and whether or not it should be mandatory in gyms. Today we will explain the difference types of formulas and how they work.
More than just a hashtag #supportyourlocalgym
Our beloved gyms are slowly allowed to start reopening their doors under certain, strict conditions.
In order to support the gyms and motivate you to train hard, we are running a campaign, #supportyourlocalgym, together with our partners Edelrid, Deutscher Alpenverein e.V. (DAV), Bergzeit, Vertical-Life and SuddenRush Guarana Deutschland. Continue reading >
Olympic Sport Climbing Barbie Doll Launched
Breaking news: Mattel has launched a new Olympic themed Barbie for the upcoming Olympic games in Tokyo this year.
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How you could qualify for the Olympic Games!
Ahead of the upcoming IFSC Combined World Championships in Japan (11th – 21st August 2019), we take a look at how the qualification for the Olympic Games in Tokyo works!
All in all there will be 40 climbers competing at the Olympic Games; 20 men and 20 women, with a maximum of two men and two women per country. Continue reading >
What do climbers eat? Breakfast with Alexander Megos
Have you ever wondered what top climbers eat to power themselves through the day? Well… we asked them for you!
In part one of our three part blog series, we had breakfast with Alex Megos.
Alex told us he can’t look past a bowl of quark with fruit and oats for breakfast. Quark is a great source of protein and Alex can’t seem to get enough of it! Continue reading >
Chalk Talk – different types of chalk
Have you ever googled “climbing chalk” and been overwhelmed with so many different types of chalk? Well, here is a guide to the different types of chalk on the market and tips on how to use them!
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