Friction: The Truth Behind Perfect Climbing Conditions
“It’s greasy,” we say on hot days when the holds feel like soap. But while it’s easy to blame the...
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How to fight Gravity – Learn more about Rock climbing biomechanics
During the 4th Congress of the International Rock Climbing Researchers Association (IRCRA) this summer, Franck Quaine of Grenoble University, France,...
Olympics and Sport climbing : analysis of the controversy in France
While Sport Climbing will enter the Olympics for the first time at Tokyo 2020, its integration seems to be not...
Why Finger Pulp, Not Tendon Strength, Makes for Better Crimping
When we think of our ability to bear down on small holds, we usually think of tendon strength. But the...
