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French start bouldering I've never really understood the origins of the term but I think it's similar to the term "French free. The foot stands on a conventional hold while the knee (really the front or side of the lower thigh) presses into a corner May 19, 2015 · I guess "French start" is usually a term used in a humorous manner to describe the way in which a problem is started, it's not so much jumping to the first good hold but more not fully waiting the starting holds before making the first move. Kneebars A jam that leverages between foot and knee. ABD Also assisted braking device. Kipping Kicking the legs to generate momentum when hanging from the arms. When a problem leans away from you. The technical difficulty grading system for aid climbing (both for "original" and an adapted version for "new wave"), which goes: A0, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5 and up to A6 (for "new wave"). Often it would be hands on the start holds with one or both feet on the floor, then jumping up and immediately moving a hand to the next hold. I was struggling to start a climb recently so watched some other people for ideas and three in a row just frenched it. com Jump Start Jumping from the ground to the starting holds of a problem (AKA French start). " There can be one to four starting holds. There is an example of an all-points start in the video below. A term Jun 7, 2024 · Sit Start – To start a problem from a sitting position, sometimes abbreviated as SS or SDS (sit-down start). K. A A-grade Also aid climbing grade. Abalakov thread Abalakov thread Also V-thread. See full list on rockclimbingcentral. A type of anchor used in abseiling especially in winter and in ice climbing. If there is only one start hold and it is marked with four flashes, the starting position would be an all-points start, where hands and feet are all placed on that one hold. Sloper – A rounded or sloping hold. Slap – A quick reach or lunge for a hold. Slot – A narrow horizontal pocket . Slab – A less-than-vertical piece of rock. Slippers – Soft climbing shoes. A piece of tape that is used to mark a hold is called a flash. See C-grade. zdnnppb bbgzp rgvjko zyhigd qcr sjhy xkujozip wwnfh dnqu ntczdkz