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Technique Part 5: Summary
Climbing is like a dance. The aim is to
choreograph these different types of holds
and moves into one fluid movement.
It is much more efficient and enjoyable to
move up fluidly, methodically and in
balance. Frantic, jerky movements are
clumsy and will tire you out faster.
soon begin to develop your own style and
move on to more advanced techniques.
After climbing each route, review the
techniques that you used. Ask yourself
what worked, what didn’t and what you
could do to climb the route more efficiently.
Practise makes perfect!
Once this becomes second nature, you will
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Climb: Martin McKenna on Artemisia, Italy. Photographer: James Rushforth (see more here)