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Pulling roofs technique

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Brian M · · Long Beach, CA · Joined Jun 2013 · Points: 155

Does anybody have any tips or techniques for conquering roofs?

Recently I've been getting shut down on stuff in the region(Gunks) as I try to progress. My biggest issue is getting my feet established above the roof, I can't seem to find anything and don't want to resort to campusing. Any tips?

Joe Garibay · · Ventura, Ca · Joined Apr 2014 · Points: 86

Stretch

Aleks Zebastian · · Boulder, CO · Joined Jul 2014 · Points: 175

climbing friend,

You must be honing your technique of your foot precision until a dime edge hold looks to be a massive ledge. You must sculpt your guns and develop big, meaty, biceps and lats with considerable gunnery and pulling force. You must be doing the heel-hooking. You must be climbing in floating lotus style. You must not be intimidate. You must climb with your heart.

M Mobley · · Bar Harbor, ME · Joined Mar 2006 · Points: 911

How will u get stronger without campusing???

budman · · Moab,UT · Joined Mar 2008 · Points: 11

Heel hooks often help! Often hand jams in the horizontal cracks can help. If there is gear at the lip falls are often good so keep moving up so as not to run out of steam.

Joe Garibay · · Ventura, Ca · Joined Apr 2014 · Points: 86

Beach whale it

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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