The world of climbing.

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Today we will talk about a new sport for the blog that is getting many new adepts because of its difficulty, technique and high doses of adrenaline that are part of it. It is about climbing. It has different modalities, which today we will expose for those who want to start practicing it or for others who already practice it and want to know about more modalities of this fantastic sport.

THE FREE CLIMBING

Known as one of the most exciting modalities in terms of climbing, besides being a resistance training, free climbing is a sport that requires constancy and great physical and mental strength.

In this mode of climbing only the hands and feet are used as elements of progression. As recommended climbing material, it is worth mentioning the helmet and the so-called cat's feet. These are a type of footwear that fits very well to the feet and the special sole makes it can't be traversed by any element.

Free climbing is the result of the effort of the climbing climber without the use of artificial means such as pegs, wooden wedges, rope rings, among others. However, for this practice, it is necessary to have correct insurance and absolute mastery of the techniques of climbing along with the corporal abilities of the climber, acquired through a sports training.

It should be noted that for the practice of free climbing requires strength training to have excellent physical conditions.

ROCK CLIMBING

Rock climbing is a sport in which climbers climb or traverse natural rock formations, or rock rocks by man in order to reach the top of a defined point.

Rock climbing is one of the climbing modalities where selling physical strength and mental dexterity is a sport that makes you someone different.

Climbing on rock is a sport that often tests the strength of climber, endurance, agility and balance, all along with your mental control. You can be a dangerous athlete and it is very important to know the proper climbing techniques and use specialized equipment to climb the routes safely.

It is said that this modality was born on the Scottish coast, making rock climbing one of the preferred sports, as the goal was not only to reach the summit, it was also the mode of a certain shape and the route, rather than the destination. Always the target.

Experts say that the goal is to overcome the challenge of the mountain in the effort made in this type of variant.

With time and technological improvements, the safety equipment for this practice has undergone a drastic change with the sole purpose of reaching the enemies of the peaks.

CLASSIC CLIMBING

The classic climbing consists of climbing or walking rock walls, steep slopes or other natural relief characterized by its verticality, using insurance means recoverable almost entirely and the possibility in its progression of using artificial means.

At present this modality of climbing is one of the most practiced by the climbers, since it is the most traditional one. The use of insurance, natural or artificial anchors, embedded, among others, will be characteristic of this modality. In this type of climbing although it requires having the base accessories at the time of climbing, you must also have an excellent physical condition.

On the other hand, do not forget to practice this sport with an experienced person climbing, for example, with a person who usually practices trekking or hiking, as it will be a great reference support and above all will give you confidence when ascending. It should be noted that although physical strength is required, the mental part is also very important, as it will provide you with confidence and security when you are climbing.

In the next blog entry we will talk about the best ways to exercise the body optimally for climbing, technique and strategies to be followed to be a good climber. See you!