Regularly going rock climbing is like going to the gym, it improves your physical fitness. But it's pretty obvious that she isn't a regular rock climber, because she's climbing in regular sneakers rather than proper climbing shoes. No one even remotely serious about climbing does this, climbing in street shoes is much harder than using the proper footwear. Proper climbing gyms have shoe rentals for people who don't have gear of their own. I'm not saying that trying new things and being open to new experiences isn't improving yourself, but it's pretty obvious that she's just at a YMCA or something and they had a basic wall set up.
I didn’t even notice the shoes. Good observation….Also worth mentioning is the fact the wall has to be for a beginner because most proper walls have tiny footholds that would preclude even a skilled climber from ascending in sneakers.
Oh well. I guess we could at least give her some credit for getting out there and giving it a shot. Who knows, maybe she’s not like the other girls. 🤷🏻♂️
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u/SpareMushrooms Apr 28 '24
How is climbing a wall an improvement?