Rock gyms

[lilfluff]

I believe at least a few people I know have done some climbing at indoor rock gyms. I hadn't really thought about it much until an email at work mentioning a local rock gym in Tempe. It seems like it could be fun (even if they do insist on signing scary waiver forms, 'I understand rock climbing is like slipping a noose around my neck and won't sue if I die' seems to more of less be the translation of the waiver text), and a more interesting than just doing yet more crunches and push ups et al.

Anyone have some personal experience with it? Anything I ought to know?

Comments

[arrowwhiskers.livejournal.com]

Rock climbing is awesome. It's sort of scary at first (especially if you're like me and are a sissy about heights), but it's something you get over quickly once you learn the security of the harness, and stuff like that.

I personally really like it cause it shows you firsthand how weak you are and thus pushes you to improve. More than most other sports I know do. So I think you'd be inspired by it.

It's really not as dangerous as the waiver implies; it's just obligated to say such things. Just make sure you learn how to put on the harness, and how to tie all the knots, and you're pretty much completely safe as long as you don't push yourself too hard. Just don't push your limits and learn procedures and it'll be great.

Be sure to post what you think, if you try it! :D