Fetch Climbers

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Velociraptor Aug 2019 9:06pm, 25 Aug 2019 42,885 posts	0 Velociraptor It's only 18 months since we had a good Fetch climbing session in Harrogate
eL Bee! Aug 2019 9:08pm, 25 Aug 2019 20,502 posts	0 eL Bee! That's true. And I had a mini fetch session at Kendal too
Maclennane Aug 2019 5:28pm, 26 Aug 2019 21,281 posts	0 Maclennane I suppose Romsey is a bit of a trek for most of you
halfpint Aug 2019 7:40pm, 26 Aug 2019 28,732 posts	0 halfpint Google maps tells me Romney is 591 miles away. Possibly a wee bit too far for a day of climbing.
Velociraptor Aug 2019 7:45pm, 26 Aug 2019 42,905 posts	0 Velociraptor Romsey would have to involve a proper holiday for us.
Maclennane Aug 2019 1:34am, 27 Aug 2019 21,282 posts	0 Maclennane It’s a lovely place, and a fantastic wall!
Maclennane Aug 2019 4:05pm, 29 Aug 2019 21,303 posts	0 Maclennane how do you choose climbing shoes (and why would you have several pairs)
eL Bee! Aug 2019 4:19pm, 29 Aug 2019 20,503 posts	0 eL Bee! Mac - most important thing is fit. They should be snug but not toe-crushingly tight. Really soft shoes are better for slab climbing, shoes with lateral stiffness are better on edges. Down - turned shoes are better on steeply overhanging routes. So for most people a reasonably neutral shoe (no downturn) that has decent edging and a god quality rubber is the best option.
eL Bee! Aug 2019 4:20pm, 29 Aug 2019 20,504 posts	0 eL Bee! *God quality is too expensive... 😂 Good quality is fine 😉
Maclennane Aug 2019 5:57pm, 29 Aug 2019 21,306 posts	0 Maclennane It would certainly be the only time 'god' would be used to describe my climbing. Other than perhaps "what in god's name does that fat bastard think he's doing"