https://sendit.rocks/blog Sendit is the all-in-one app for climbers. Track every session, share your sends, learn technique, and find your next climb — indoor gyms, outdoor crags and Kilter boards, anywhere in the world. Free on iOS and Android. en-GB Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:40:24 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/climbing-in-the-heat https://sendit.rocks/blog/climbing-in-the-heat July turns every hold greasy and every session into a fight. How to time it, where to go, and what to change so a hot week still moves your climbing forward. Training & technique Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/how-to-climb-slopers https://sendit.rocks/blog/how-to-climb-slopers Slopers feel hopeless until you stop trying to grip them. How friction, a low body position and staying still turn rounded holds into holds you can actually trust. Training & technique Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/heel-hooks-and-toe-hooks https://sendit.rocks/blog/heel-hooks-and-toe-hooks On steep rock your feet can pull, not just stand. How heel hooks and toe hooks work, when to use each, and the drills that teach your legs to take real weight. Training & technique Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/looking-after-your-climbing-skin https://sendit.rocks/blog/looking-after-your-climbing-skin Skin is the quiet limit on most climbers. How to read your own hands, manage chalk and calluses, deal with tears, and keep your tips in shape through a sweaty summer. Training & technique Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/the-gaston-how-to-climb-holds-you-push-apart https://sendit.rocks/blog/the-gaston-how-to-climb-holds-you-push-apart A gaston is a hold you push away from instead of pulling down on. How to set the opposition, keep the shoulder safe, and use the one grip most climbers avoid. Training & technique Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/stemming-how-to-climb-corners-and-dihedrals https://sendit.rocks/blog/stemming-how-to-climb-corners-and-dihedrals Stemming turns two opposing walls into a hold you make yourself. How to set the opposition, keep your weight on your feet, and find a rest where there is no rest. Training & technique Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/flagging-how-to-use-your-free-leg-for-balance https://sendit.rocks/blog/flagging-how-to-use-your-free-leg-for-balance Flagging turns a spare leg into a counterweight that kills the swing before it starts. Here is how the rear, side and inside flags work, and when to reach for each. Training & technique Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/how-to-climb-an-arete https://sendit.rocks/blog/how-to-climb-an-arete Aretes reward balance and body position over raw pulling power. Here is how to use compression, palm the blank sides, keep your hips in and stop barn-dooring off the edge. Training & technique Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/how-to-climb-slabs https://sendit.rocks/blog/how-to-climb-slabs Slabs punish bad footwork and reward balance over strength. Here is how to stand on nothing, keep your weight in the right place, and stop skidding off the easy-looking wall. Training & technique Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/lock-offs-building-the-strength-to-stay-still https://sendit.rocks/blog/lock-offs-building-the-strength-to-stay-still A lock-off is holding a bent arm steady while your other hand moves. Here is why it matters, how to do it well, and how to train the strength to stay still. Training & technique Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/compression-climbing-how-to-squeeze-your-way-up https://sendit.rocks/blog/compression-climbing-how-to-squeeze-your-way-up Compression is the technique for holds that face each other, where you make progress by squeezing rather than pulling down. Here is how it works and how to train it. Training & technique Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/the-rockover-standing-up-on-a-high-foot https://sendit.rocks/blog/the-rockover-standing-up-on-a-high-foot The rockover is the move that turns a high step into a stand. Here is what it is, why it feels so hard at first, and how to drill it. Training & technique Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/side-pulls-and-underclings https://sendit.rocks/blog/side-pulls-and-underclings Most beginners only trust a hold they can pull straight down on. Side pulls and underclings reward the opposite. Here is how to read them and use your body to make them feel solid. Training & technique Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/knee-bars-how-to-find-a-no-hands-rest https://sendit.rocks/blog/knee-bars-how-to-find-a-no-hands-rest What a knee bar does, how to set one up, and how to spot the rests that let you drop a hand on steep ground. Training & technique Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/chalk-showdown-loose-block-and-liquid https://sendit.rocks/blog/chalk-showdown-loose-block-and-liquid Loose, block, liquid or a ball — what each chalk is for and which your gym will actually allow. Gear reviews Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/board-angles-explained https://sendit.rocks/blog/board-angles-explained From slab to roof: what the degrees mean on an adjustable board and how they change a problem. Boards & systems boards Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/belay-devices-explained https://sendit.rocks/blog/belay-devices-explained Tubes, assisted-braking and the differences that matter when you are holding a fall. Gear Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/antagonist-training-for-climbers https://sendit.rocks/blog/antagonist-training-for-climbers Push to balance all that pull — the unglamorous exercises that keep shoulders and elbows healthy. Training & technique Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/core-for-climbers-tension-where-it-counts https://sendit.rocks/blog/core-for-climbers-tension-where-it-counts Why climbing core is about body tension, not six-packs, and drills that carry straight onto the wall. Training & technique Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/the-drop-knee-explained https://sendit.rocks/blog/the-drop-knee-explained What a drop knee does, when to reach for one, and how to find the position on steep ground. Training & technique Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/flash-onsight-redpoint-send-styles-explained https://sendit.rocks/blog/flash-onsight-redpoint-send-styles-explained The words climbers use for how a route was done, and why the style matters as much as the grade. Climbing terms Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/building-a-board-session-that-works https://sendit.rocks/blog/building-a-board-session-that-works A simple structure — warm up, hard tries, volume, down — that turns board time into progress. Boards & systems boards Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/what-to-bring-to-the-climbing-gym https://sendit.rocks/blog/what-to-bring-to-the-climbing-gym A short packing list for indoor sessions, plus the few things worth buying once you are hooked. Beginners Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/bouldering-at-stanage https://sendit.rocks/blog/bouldering-at-stanage The most famous gritstone edge in the world, and why every UK climber ends up there eventually. Locations & crags Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/climbing-films-worth-watching https://sendit.rocks/blog/climbing-films-worth-watching From Free Solo to The Dawn Wall — the films that capture climbing and pull new people in. Climbing culture Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/breaking-through-a-climbing-plateau https://sendit.rocks/blog/breaking-through-a-climbing-plateau Why progress stalls, and the changes — volume, technique, rest — that get it moving again. Mindset & community Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/set-your-own-board-problems https://sendit.rocks/blog/set-your-own-board-problems Why setting your own lines makes you a better climber, and how to set ones worth repeating. Boards & systems boards Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/mantling-how-to-top-out-with-confidence https://sendit.rocks/blog/mantling-how-to-top-out-with-confidence The press-up move that finishes so many boulders, broken down step by step. Training & technique Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/learning-from-climbing-on-youtube https://sendit.rocks/blog/learning-from-climbing-on-youtube How to use climbing films and channels to learn movement — and watch with a critical eye. Mindset & community Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/climbing-in-the-peak-district https://sendit.rocks/blog/climbing-in-the-peak-district Gritstone edges and limestone crags within reach of half of England — a tour for visiting climbers. Locations & crags Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/what-we-can-learn-from-how-the-pros-train https://sendit.rocks/blog/what-we-can-learn-from-how-the-pros-train The habits elite climbers share — rest, reading, deliberate practice — that any climber can borrow. Mindset & community Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/what-is-the-crux https://sendit.rocks/blog/what-is-the-crux The hardest move on a climb — how to spot it, and why naming it changes how you climb. Climbing terms Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/how-to-fall-safely-when-bouldering https://sendit.rocks/blog/how-to-fall-safely-when-bouldering Spotting, landing and the habits that keep falls boring — because most bouldering injuries happen on the way down. Training & technique Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/what-is-a-campus-move https://sendit.rocks/blog/what-is-a-campus-move Climbing with no feet, the board it is named after, and why it is best left until you are strong. Climbing terms Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/climbing-with-kids https://sendit.rocks/blog/climbing-with-kids How to introduce children to the wall safely and keep it fun for everyone. Beginners Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/climbing-competitions-explained-boulder-lead-and-speed https://sendit.rocks/blog/climbing-competitions-explained-boulder-lead-and-speed The three competition disciplines, how scoring works, and what to watch for as a fan. Climbing culture Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/building-a-home-training-space https://sendit.rocks/blog/building-a-home-training-space From a doorway hangboard to a garage board — how to train at home on any budget. Mindset & community Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/what-is-beta https://sendit.rocks/blog/what-is-beta The single most-used climbing word, what it means, and the etiquette of sharing and asking for it. Climbing terms Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/how-to-read-a-kilter-board-problem https://sendit.rocks/blog/how-to-read-a-kilter-board-problem The strongest climbers spend more time looking than pulling. Here is how to read a systems-board problem — the holds, the line and the sequence — before your hands leave the ground. Boards & systems boards Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/bouldering-in-fontainebleau https://sendit.rocks/blog/bouldering-in-fontainebleau The forest that shaped modern bouldering — what to expect, when to go, and why the sandstone is special. Locations & crags Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/choosing-a-crash-pad-for-bouldering https://sendit.rocks/blog/choosing-a-crash-pad-for-bouldering Single or double fold, big or small — how to pick a pad and how to place it well. Gear Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/choosing-an-angle-on-the-board https://sendit.rocks/blog/choosing-an-angle-on-the-board How steeper and shallower angles change what you train, and how to pick one for the session you want. Boards & systems boards Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/what-is-the-ifsc-world-cup https://sendit.rocks/blog/what-is-the-ifsc-world-cup The global competition circuit that feeds the Olympics, and why it is worth following. Climbing culture Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/static-or-dynamic-choosing-how-to-move https://sendit.rocks/blog/static-or-dynamic-choosing-how-to-move When to move slow and controlled and when to commit to a dynamic move — and why both belong in your toolkit. Training & technique Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/bouldering-in-the-lake-district https://sendit.rocks/blog/bouldering-in-the-lake-district Mountain bouldering among the fells — the blocs, the weather, and the long views that come with them. Locations & crags Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/climbing-with-a-fear-of-falling https://sendit.rocks/blog/climbing-with-a-fear-of-falling Where falling fear comes from and a gradual, practical way to make peace with the air below you. Mindset & community Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/how-to-warm-down-after-climbing https://sendit.rocks/blog/how-to-warm-down-after-climbing A few minutes at the end of a session that help you recover faster and climb sooner. Mindset & community Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/what-is-a-sloper https://sendit.rocks/blog/what-is-a-sloper The rounded holds with nothing to grab, why they feel hopeless, and how body position makes them stick. Climbing terms Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/indoor-or-outdoor-where-to-start https://sendit.rocks/blog/indoor-or-outdoor-where-to-start The honest trade-offs between plastic and rock for a new climber, and why most people start inside. Beginners Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/behind-the-scenes-how-sendit-logs-a-session https://sendit.rocks/blog/behind-the-scenes-how-sendit-logs-a-session A look at how Sendit turns a few taps into a history you can actually learn from. Product & updates Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/staying-motivated-through-winter https://sendit.rocks/blog/staying-motivated-through-winter Short days and cold rock test anyone. How to keep climbing through the off-season and come out stronger. Mindset & community Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/the-silent-feet-drill https://sendit.rocks/blog/the-silent-feet-drill A simple session-long game that fixes sloppy footwork faster than any amount of finger training. Training & technique Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/what-is-a-sit-start https://sendit.rocks/blog/what-is-a-sit-start Why boulderers start sitting down, what \"SDS\" means in a guidebook, and how it changes a problem. Climbing terms Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/use-your-feet-the-habit-that-unlocks-harder-climbs https://sendit.rocks/blog/use-your-feet-the-habit-that-unlocks-harder-climbs Most climbers overgrip and forget their feet. How to weight your toes, place quietly, and let your legs do the work. Training & technique Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/gym-etiquette-every-new-climber-should-know https://sendit.rocks/blog/gym-etiquette-every-new-climber-should-know The unwritten rules — where not to sit, when not to climb, and how to share the wall. Beginners Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/the-dead-point-the-most-useful-dynamic-move https://sendit.rocks/blog/the-dead-point-the-most-useful-dynamic-move How to catch a hold at the weightless top of a controlled lunge, the move between static and a full dyno. Training & technique Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/what-goes-in-a-trad-rack https://sendit.rocks/blog/what-goes-in-a-trad-rack A gentle introduction to the protection trad climbers carry, without the jargon overload. Gear Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/climbing-in-snowdonia https://sendit.rocks/blog/climbing-in-snowdonia Mountain crags, slate quarries and history in the hills of North Wales. Locations & crags Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/why-logging-your-board-sessions-pays-off https://sendit.rocks/blog/why-logging-your-board-sessions-pays-off The angles, grades and repeats add up. Tracking board work shows progress a feeling never will. Boards & systems boards Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/how-rope-grades-work-french-and-yds https://sendit.rocks/blog/how-rope-grades-work-french-and-yds Reading 6a, 5.11 and the rest, and how rope grades differ from boulder grades. Beginners Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/pinch-strength-and-how-to-build-it https://sendit.rocks/blog/pinch-strength-and-how-to-build-it Why pinches feel impossible at first and the simple ways to train thumb and hand strength safely. Training & technique Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/how-to-downclimb-and-why-you-should https://sendit.rocks/blog/how-to-downclimb-and-why-you-should Downclimbing saves your skin and your ankles, and quietly doubles your time on the wall. Beginners Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/your-first-climbing-rope-how-to-choose https://sendit.rocks/blog/your-first-climbing-rope-how-to-choose Diameter, length, dynamic vs static and dry treatment — picking a versatile first rope. Gear reviews Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/belay-devices-compared-tube-vs-assisted-braking https://sendit.rocks/blog/belay-devices-compared-tube-vs-assisted-braking Tubes and assisted-braking devices, how they differ, and how to choose your first. Gear reviews Fri, 22 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/climbing-on-portland https://sendit.rocks/blog/climbing-on-portland Sunny limestone sport climbing on the Dorset coast — an ideal place to learn to clip bolts. Locations & crags Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/what-is-a-send-and-what-is-a-project https://sendit.rocks/blog/what-is-a-send-and-what-is-a-project Two words you will hear constantly, plus the quiet satisfaction each one carries. Climbing terms Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/chasing-conditions-how-weather-affects-your-climbing https://sendit.rocks/blog/chasing-conditions-how-weather-affects-your-climbing Why climbers obsess over temperature, humidity and 'sending temps', and how to use a good day. Training & technique Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/choosing-a-climbing-harness-a-buyers-guide https://sendit.rocks/blog/choosing-a-climbing-harness-a-buyers-guide What makes a harness comfortable and safe, and the all-rounders worth looking at first. Gear reviews Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/working-with-a-fear-of-heights https://sendit.rocks/blog/working-with-a-fear-of-heights Heights feel scary because they should. Gentle ways to build trust in the rope and yourself. Beginners Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/how-to-project-a-climb-above-your-level https://sendit.rocks/blog/how-to-project-a-climb-above-your-level Breaking a hard route into moves, working sections, and stringing it together without burning out. Training & technique Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/a-warm-up-that-actually-prepares-you-to-climb https://sendit.rocks/blog/a-warm-up-that-actually-prepares-you-to-climb A short, repeatable routine that gets blood, fingers and shoulders ready before the first hard pull. Training & technique Fri, 04 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/what-is-a-dyno https://sendit.rocks/blog/what-is-a-dyno The all-points-off jump, when it is the answer, and why it looks harder than it often is. Climbing terms Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/looking-after-your-climbing-gear https://sendit.rocks/blog/looking-after-your-climbing-gear Washing ropes, storing slings, checking for wear — simple care that keeps kit safe for longer. Gear Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/best-beginner-climbing-shoes-a-buyers-guide https://sendit.rocks/blog/best-beginner-climbing-shoes-a-buyers-guide The shoes worth a new climber's money, and how to get the fit right without the foot pain. Gear reviews Fri, 13 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/what-is-sandbagging https://sendit.rocks/blog/what-is-sandbagging The grade that is harder than it claims, the tradition behind it, and how to take it in good humour. Climbing terms Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/climbing-and-mental-health https://sendit.rocks/blog/climbing-and-mental-health Focus, community and small wins — how time on the wall can be good for the head as well as the body. Mindset & community Fri, 30 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/the-best-hangboards-for-training-at-home https://sendit.rocks/blog/the-best-hangboards-for-training-at-home The fingerboards worth mounting in a doorway — and an honest warning about using them too soon. Gear reviews Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/leave-no-trace-looking-after-the-crag https://sendit.rocks/blog/leave-no-trace-looking-after-the-crag Parking, paths, wildlife and waste — the habits that keep crags open and welcoming. Locations & crags Fri, 16 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/your-first-lead-climb https://sendit.rocks/blog/your-first-lead-climb Clipping, the lead fall, and how to take the step from top-rope to the sharp end calmly. Beginners Fri, 09 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/how-to-find-climbing-partners https://sendit.rocks/blog/how-to-find-climbing-partners From gym regulars to clubs and apps — building the network that gets you out climbing more. Mindset & community Fri, 02 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/heel-hooks-when-to-use-them-and-how https://sendit.rocks/blog/heel-hooks-when-to-use-them-and-how A practical guide to placing, weighting and trusting a heel hook on overhangs and topouts. Training & technique Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/bouldering-in-bishop https://sendit.rocks/blog/bouldering-in-bishop High desert blocs in California — the Buttermilks and the Tablelands, and the cold clear days they reward. Locations & crags Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/aggressive-moderate-or-neutral-choosing-a-climbing-shoe-shape https://sendit.rocks/blog/aggressive-moderate-or-neutral-choosing-a-climbing-shoe-shape What downturn and asymmetry actually do, and which shoe shape suits the climbing you do. Gear reviews Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/a-climbing-slang-glossary https://sendit.rocks/blog/a-climbing-slang-glossary Pumped, beached, chuffed, gripped — a friendly A-to-Z of the words you will hear at the wall. Climbing terms Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/your-first-day-climbing-what-to-expect https://sendit.rocks/blog/your-first-day-climbing-what-to-expect What happens at the gym, what gear you need, and how to spend a first session so you come back. Beginners Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/top-rope-vs-lead-what-is-the-difference https://sendit.rocks/blog/top-rope-vs-lead-what-is-the-difference How the two rope systems work, which to learn first, and what changes when you start leading. Beginners Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/climbing-ethics-tick-marks-chipping-and-brushing https://sendit.rocks/blog/climbing-ethics-tick-marks-chipping-and-brushing The unwritten rules that keep rock and reputations intact — brush your tick marks, never chip. Mindset & community Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/how-to-rest-on-the-wall https://sendit.rocks/blog/how-to-rest-on-the-wall Finding the shake-out, dropping a heel, and recovering mid-route so you reach the top with something left. Training & technique Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/breathing-on-the-wall https://sendit.rocks/blog/breathing-on-the-wall Holding your breath on hard moves quietly drains you. Simple breathing habits for the crux and the rest. Training & technique Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/how-to-choose-climbing-shoes https://sendit.rocks/blog/how-to-choose-climbing-shoes Fit, shape and stiffness — how to pick a first pair that helps you climb rather than hurts your feet. Gear Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/looking-after-your-fingers https://sendit.rocks/blog/looking-after-your-fingers Pulleys, tweaks and the warning signs — how to keep the most injury-prone part of a climber healthy. Mindset & community Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/how-often-should-a-beginner-climb https://sendit.rocks/blog/how-often-should-a-beginner-climb Why two or three sessions a week beats daily, and how to let skin and tendons catch up. Beginners Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/training-power-on-the-board https://sendit.rocks/blog/training-power-on-the-board How to use a steep board to build the explosive pulling that hard moves demand. Boards & systems boards Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/what-is-smearing https://sendit.rocks/blog/what-is-smearing Standing on nothing but friction. How smearing works and how to trust your feet on blank rock. Climbing terms Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/how-board-grades-compare-to-the-gym-and-outside https://sendit.rocks/blog/how-board-grades-compare-to-the-gym-and-outside Why a board V5 can feel nothing like a gym V5, and how to read across the scales. Boards & systems boards Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/how-climbing-grades-work-v-and-font https://sendit.rocks/blog/how-climbing-grades-work-v-and-font Boulder grades demystified — the V-scale, the Font scale, and why two gyms never quite agree. Beginners Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/climbing-in-the-dolomites https://sendit.rocks/blog/climbing-in-the-dolomites Italian limestone spires, via ferrata and alpine adventure in one spectacular range. Locations & crags Fri, 03 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/eating-for-climbing-performance https://sendit.rocks/blog/eating-for-climbing-performance Fuelling a session and recovering from it, without the fad-diet noise — sensible food for climbers. Mindset & community Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/building-finger-strength-without-getting-hurt https://sendit.rocks/blog/building-finger-strength-without-getting-hurt How to start hangboarding sensibly, why patience wins, and the warning signs to never ignore. Training & technique Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/setting-goals-for-the-season https://sendit.rocks/blog/setting-goals-for-the-season Turning \"get better\" into goals you can actually train towards, indoors and out. Mindset & community Fri, 13 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/training-endurance-on-the-board https://sendit.rocks/blog/training-endurance-on-the-board Circuits, repeats and the patience to climb when pumped — building a bigger engine on the board. Boards & systems boards Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/the-best-bouldering-crash-pads-compared https://sendit.rocks/blog/the-best-bouldering-crash-pads-compared How to pick a pad that actually protects you, and the brands boulderers rate. Gear reviews Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/the-rise-of-climbing-from-niche-to-mainstream https://sendit.rocks/blog/the-rise-of-climbing-from-niche-to-mainstream Climbing has gone from a fringe pursuit to an Olympic sport with gyms opening across the world. Here is what drove the boom — and what it means for everyday climbers. Climbing culture Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/how-route-setters-design-problems https://sendit.rocks/blog/how-route-setters-design-problems The craft behind the holds — how setters shape movement, grade and the flow of a session. Boards & systems boards Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/how-to-find-a-crag-near-you https://sendit.rocks/blog/how-to-find-a-crag-near-you Using guidebooks, apps and the map to turn \"somewhere out there\" into your next outdoor day. Locations & crags Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/brushes-and-skin-care-for-climbers https://sendit.rocks/blog/brushes-and-skin-care-for-climbers Keeping holds clean and fingertips intact — the small habits that save sessions. Gear Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/climbing-creators-worth-following https://sendit.rocks/blog/climbing-creators-worth-following From Olympic champions to YouTubers who teach as they climb — a guide to the people shaping climbing online, and how to learn from them without copying blindly. Mindset & community Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/straight-arms-bent-legs-climbing-with-less-pump https://sendit.rocks/blog/straight-arms-bent-legs-climbing-with-less-pump Why hanging off straight arms and driving with your legs keeps you fresh, and drills to make it automatic. Training & technique Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/toe-hooks-for-steep-climbing https://sendit.rocks/blog/toe-hooks-for-steep-climbing How toe hooks keep you on the wall when it tips past vertical, and how to train the tension they need. Training & technique Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/climbing-in-yosemite https://sendit.rocks/blog/climbing-in-yosemite The valley of big walls and granite history — what it means to climbers and how to dip a toe in. Locations & crags Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/foot-rules-on-the-board https://sendit.rocks/blog/foot-rules-on-the-board Feet-follow-hands, screw-ons or anything-goes — the common foot rules and what each one trains. Boards & systems boards Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/crimp-or-open-hand-reading-the-hold https://sendit.rocks/blog/crimp-or-open-hand-reading-the-hold When to crimp, when to drape open-handed, and why your grip choice protects your fingers as much as it sends. Training & technique Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/benchmarks-the-board-grades-you-can-trust https://sendit.rocks/blog/benchmarks-the-board-grades-you-can-trust Why benchmark problems exist, and how to use them to measure progress honestly. Boards & systems boards Fri, 13 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/introducing-sendit-all-in-one-app-for-climbers https://sendit.rocks/blog/introducing-sendit-all-in-one-app-for-climbers Boards, sessions, the feed, the map and your community — pulled into one place that finally feels built for climbers. Here is what Sendit is, and why we made it. Product & updates Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/bouldering-sport-trad-the-disciplines-explained https://sendit.rocks/blog/bouldering-sport-trad-the-disciplines-explained A plain-English tour of the main kinds of climbing and what each one asks of you. Beginners Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/how-to-read-a-route-before-you-leave-the-ground https://sendit.rocks/blog/how-to-read-a-route-before-you-leave-the-ground Reading the line, naming the crux and planning a sequence before you pull on — the skill that saves the most energy. Training & technique Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/why-train-on-a-systems-board https://sendit.rocks/blog/why-train-on-a-systems-board What a systems board does that a normal wall can not, and why it is the most efficient strength tool in the gym. Boards & systems boards Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/hip-positioning-turning-to-reach-further https://sendit.rocks/blog/hip-positioning-turning-to-reach-further Why facing the wall square wastes reach, and how turning a hip in adds inches without more strength. Training & technique Fri, 09 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/indoor-walls-worth-travelling-for https://sendit.rocks/blog/indoor-walls-worth-travelling-for A handful of destination gyms that are reason enough on their own to plan a trip. Locations & crags Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/what-is-a-gaston https://sendit.rocks/blog/what-is-a-gaston The hold you push sideways like opening a lift door — when it appears and how to use it. Climbing terms Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/climbing-by-the-numbers https://sendit.rocks/blog/climbing-by-the-numbers Gyms, Olympic events and a global community in the tens of millions — the figures behind climbing's rise, with the sources to back them up. Climbing culture Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/what-to-wear-climbing https://sendit.rocks/blog/what-to-wear-climbing You probably already own the right kit. What works, what does not, and why you do not need to spend much. Beginners Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/training-when-you-cant-get-to-the-gym https://sendit.rocks/blog/training-when-you-cant-get-to-the-gym Antagonists, core, mobility and a little fingerboarding — useful work for the weeks you are stuck at home. Training & technique Fri, 05 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/how-to-belay-safely https://sendit.rocks/blog/how-to-belay-safely The fundamentals of catching a fall, the checks that matter, and the habits that keep your partner safe. Beginners Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/when-to-resole-your-climbing-shoes https://sendit.rocks/blog/when-to-resole-your-climbing-shoes How to tell when rubber is worn out, and why resoling beats buying new. Gear Fri, 21 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/climbing-harness-basics https://sendit.rocks/blog/climbing-harness-basics What makes a good harness, how it should fit, and when to retire one. Gear Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/why-logging-every-session-makes-you-a-better-climber https://sendit.rocks/blog/why-logging-every-session-makes-you-a-better-climber A training log is not admin — it is the difference between climbing for ten years and climbing the same year ten times. Here is what to track, and why it works. Training & technique Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/crag-etiquette-and-access https://sendit.rocks/blog/crag-etiquette-and-access Leave-no-trace, parking, wildlife and the quiet rules that keep crags open for everyone. Locations & crags Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/chalk-and-chalk-bags https://sendit.rocks/blog/chalk-and-chalk-bags Loose, block, liquid — what chalk does, what to buy, and how to keep it off everyone else. Gear Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/bouldering-in-magic-wood https://sendit.rocks/blog/bouldering-in-magic-wood The mossy Swiss forest of hard granite blocs that draws boulderers from everywhere. Locations & crags Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/sleep-and-recovery-for-climbers https://sendit.rocks/blog/sleep-and-recovery-for-climbers Why the gains happen between sessions, and how rest and sleep quietly drive your climbing. Mindset & community Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/common-beginner-mistakes-and-easy-fixes https://sendit.rocks/blog/common-beginner-mistakes-and-easy-fixes Overgripping, straight-arm neglect, ignoring feet — the habits to drop early and what to do instead. Beginners Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/from-gym-to-rock-making-the-move-outdoors https://sendit.rocks/blog/from-gym-to-rock-making-the-move-outdoors What changes when you swap plastic for real stone, and how to make your first outdoor trips safe and fun. Beginners Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/footwork-lessons-from-the-best-climbers https://sendit.rocks/blog/footwork-lessons-from-the-best-climbers Watch the strongest climbers and it is the feet, not the arms, that stand out. What to copy. Mindset & community Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/warming-up-on-a-steep-board https://sendit.rocks/blog/warming-up-on-a-steep-board Steep boards punish cold fingers. A gentle on-ramp so your first hard problem is not your first injury. Boards & systems boards Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/dynamic-vs-static-ropes https://sendit.rocks/blog/dynamic-vs-static-ropes Why climbing ropes stretch, where static rope belongs, and never mixing the two up. Gear Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/sport-climbing-in-kalymnos https://sendit.rocks/blog/sport-climbing-in-kalymnos The Greek island built for clipping bolts — sea views, tufas and endless easy-access routes. Locations & crags Fri, 29 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/climbing-for-fitness-what-it-does-for-your-body https://sendit.rocks/blog/climbing-for-fitness-what-it-does-for-your-body Strength, mobility, problem-solving and stress relief — why climbing is such a complete way to train. Mindset & community Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/flagging-stop-the-barn-door-before-it-starts https://sendit.rocks/blog/flagging-stop-the-barn-door-before-it-starts What causes the dreaded swing, and how an outside or inside flag keeps you square and in control. Training & technique Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/planning-a-climbing-road-trip https://sendit.rocks/blog/planning-a-climbing-road-trip Picking the destination, packing the car and pacing the days — how to plan a multi-crag trip that works. Locations & crags Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/how-to-actually-rest-between-attempts https://sendit.rocks/blog/how-to-actually-rest-between-attempts Most of us rush back onto the wall before we have recovered. Here is how to rest properly between burns so each attempt actually counts. Training & technique Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/your-first-month-of-climbing-what-to-expect https://sendit.rocks/blog/your-first-month-of-climbing-what-to-expect Sore hands, mysterious slang and surprising progress. Here is an honest look at what the first four weeks of climbing actually feel like. Beginners Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/how-to-choose-your-first-pair-of-shoes https://sendit.rocks/blog/how-to-choose-your-first-pair-of-shoes Forget the aggressive downturned models for now. Here is how to pick a first climbing shoe that actually helps you learn, and fits properly. Gear Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/setting-up-a-home-board-on-a-budget https://sendit.rocks/blog/setting-up-a-home-board-on-a-budget You do not need a garage gym or a fortune to train at home. Here is how to build a useful climbing board cheaply, and what to spend on first. Boards & systems boards Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/a-first-timers-guide-to-the-peak-district https://sendit.rocks/blog/a-first-timers-guide-to-the-peak-district Gritstone, limestone and the spiritual home of British climbing. Here is what a first trip to the Peak District is really like, and how to do it well. Locations & crags Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/the-fear-of-falling-and-how-to-work-with-it https://sendit.rocks/blog/the-fear-of-falling-and-how-to-work-with-it Fear of falling holds back almost every climber at some point. Here is how to understand it, practise around it, and climb more freely. Mindset & community Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/what-beta-really-means https://sendit.rocks/blog/what-beta-really-means Beta is the most-used word at any wall, but it covers more than you think. Here is what climbers actually mean by it, and how to use it well. Climbing terms Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/beginner-shoes-worth-the-money https://sendit.rocks/blog/beginner-shoes-worth-the-money What separates a good first climbing shoe from a waste of cash. A no-nonsense look at what to look for at the beginner end, without naming the hype. Gear reviews Fri, 12 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/the-history-of-the-grade https://sendit.rocks/blog/the-history-of-the-grade Where climbing grades came from, why there are so many systems, and what that messy history tells us about how to treat a number on a topo. Climbing culture Fri, 05 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/finger-strength-without-the-injuries https://sendit.rocks/blog/finger-strength-without-the-injuries Strong fingers win at climbing, but they are also where most of us get hurt. Here is how to build grip strength steadily without tweaking a tendon. Training & technique Fri, 29 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/falling-and-down-climbing-without-the-fear https://sendit.rocks/blog/falling-and-down-climbing-without-the-fear Two skills that quietly hold most new climbers back, and a calm, practical way to build confidence in both falling and reversing moves. Beginners Fri, 22 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/when-to-resole-versus-replace https://sendit.rocks/blog/when-to-resole-versus-replace How to read the wear on your climbing shoes and decide whether a resole will bring them back or it is genuinely time for a new pair. Gear Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/the-moonboard-versus-the-kilter-honestly https://sendit.rocks/blog/the-moonboard-versus-the-kilter-honestly A straight comparison of the two best-known systems boards, what each one teaches, and which is likely to suit you and your goals. Boards & systems boards Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/font-what-the-hype-is-actually-about https://sendit.rocks/blog/font-what-the-hype-is-actually-about Why Fontainebleau holds an almost mythical place in bouldering, what makes the climbing there so distinctive, and what to expect on a first visit. Locations & crags Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/why-comparison-kills-your-climbing https://sendit.rocks/blog/why-comparison-kills-your-climbing Measuring yourself against everyone else at the wall quietly drains the joy and progress out of climbing. Here is how to spot it and climb your own climb. Mindset & community Fri, 24 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/flash-send-and-redpoint-explained https://sendit.rocks/blog/flash-send-and-redpoint-explained The words climbers use for how a climb was done, what each one really means, and why the style of an ascent matters as much as the grade. Climbing terms Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/soft-versus-stiff-shoes-which-suits-you https://sendit.rocks/blog/soft-versus-stiff-shoes-which-suits-you Stiffness is the quiet decision that shapes how a climbing shoe feels and performs. Here is what soft and stiff each do well, and how to pick for your climbing. Gear reviews Fri, 10 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/why-climbers-obsess-over-conditions https://sendit.rocks/blog/why-climbers-obsess-over-conditions Temperature, humidity and a breath of wind can change a climb by a full grade. Here is why climbers fuss over conditions, and how to use them in your own climbing. Climbing culture Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/reading-a-boulder-before-you-pull-on https://sendit.rocks/blog/reading-a-boulder-before-you-pull-on Most wasted attempts happen before you even touch the wall. Here is how to read a boulder problem from the ground so your first go is your best go. Training & technique Fri, 27 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/reading-the-grades-as-a-beginner https://sendit.rocks/blog/reading-the-grades-as-a-beginner A clear, no-stress guide to the climbing grades you will meet as a beginner, what the numbers mean, and why you should not take any of them too seriously. Beginners Fri, 20 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/chalk-liquid-chalk-and-the-great-debate https://sendit.rocks/blog/chalk-liquid-chalk-and-the-great-debate Loose chalk, blocks or the liquid stuff? A practical look at what each one does for your skin, your grip and the wall you climb on. Gear Fri, 13 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/board-angles-and-what-they-train https://sendit.rocks/blog/board-angles-and-what-they-train From a gentle slab to a brutal 50 degrees, here is what each board angle asks of your body and how to pick the one that suits your goal. Boards & systems boards Fri, 06 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/uk-limestone-versus-grit-a-love-letter https://sendit.rocks/blog/uk-limestone-versus-grit-a-love-letter Two of Britain's great rock types, two completely different ways to climb. A fond look at what grit and limestone teach you and why you need both. Locations & crags Fri, 29 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/finding-a-regular-climbing-partner https://sendit.rocks/blog/finding-a-regular-climbing-partner Where to meet people who climb, how to turn a one-off session into a regular thing, and how to be the partner others actually want to climb with. Mindset & community Fri, 22 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/open-hand-crimp-and-the-grips-in-between https://sendit.rocks/blog/open-hand-crimp-and-the-grips-in-between A plain-English glossary of how climbers hold on, from open hand to full crimp, and when to reach for each grip to climb harder and stay healthy. Climbing terms Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/the-chalk-bag-features-that-matter https://sendit.rocks/blog/the-chalk-bag-features-that-matter Closure, stiffness, brush holders and bucket versus bag. A practical run through the chalk bag features worth paying attention to before you buy. Gear reviews Fri, 08 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/the-unwritten-rules-of-the-bouldering-mat https://sendit.rocks/blog/the-unwritten-rules-of-the-bouldering-mat Nobody hands you a rulebook for the bouldering area, but there are unwritten norms around space, spotting and waiting. Here is how not to be that person. Climbing culture Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/footwork-drills-that-pay-off-fast https://sendit.rocks/blog/footwork-drills-that-pay-off-fast A handful of simple footwork drills you can do on any wall that genuinely move the needle in a session or two, plus how to make the habits stick. Training & technique Fri, 25 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/what-to-bring-to-your-first-session https://sendit.rocks/blog/what-to-bring-to-your-first-session A no-nonsense packing list for your first climbing session, what the wall provides, what to wear and what you genuinely do not need to buy yet. Beginners Fri, 18 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/building-a-starter-rack-without-overspending https://sendit.rocks/blog/building-a-starter-rack-without-overspending How to build your first set of climbing gear sensibly, what to buy first, what to borrow, and where it pays to spend versus where it really does not. Gear Fri, 11 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/using-a-board-without-wrecking-your-fingers https://sendit.rocks/blog/using-a-board-without-wrecking-your-fingers A board can build serious strength or leave your fingers aching for weeks. Here is how to train hard on one without tipping into injury. Boards & systems boards Fri, 04 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/how-to-plan-a-climbing-trip-abroad https://sendit.rocks/blog/how-to-plan-a-climbing-trip-abroad From picking a destination to packing the rack, a practical walk through planning your first climbing trip overseas without the stress. Locations & crags Fri, 28 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/climbing-when-motivation-dips https://sendit.rocks/blog/climbing-when-motivation-dips Every climber goes flat at some point. Here is how to ride out a slump without quitting, and come back keener than before. Mindset & community Fri, 21 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/heel-hooks-toe-hooks-and-the-bicycle-decoded https://sendit.rocks/blog/heel-hooks-toe-hooks-and-the-bicycle-decoded A plain-English guide to the three foot tricks that turn steep climbing from a flailing battle into something that actually works. Climbing terms Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/belay-devices-assisted-versus-tube https://sendit.rocks/blog/belay-devices-assisted-versus-tube Tube or assisted-braking belay device? A clear look at how each works, where each shines, and how to pick the right one for your climbing. Gear reviews Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/competition-climbing-a-quick-primer https://sendit.rocks/blog/competition-climbing-a-quick-primer Boulder, lead and speed, what the formats are and how comps actually work, for anyone who fancies watching or having a go. Climbing culture Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/why-you-keep-falling-off-the-same-move https://sendit.rocks/blog/why-you-keep-falling-off-the-same-move That one move that spits you off every time is rarely a strength problem. Here is how to diagnose it and finally stick it. Training & technique Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/climbing-etiquette-nobody-tells-you-about https://sendit.rocks/blog/climbing-etiquette-nobody-tells-you-about The unspoken rules of the climbing wall that no one explains on your first visit, gathered up so you can fit right in from day one. Beginners Fri, 16 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/caring-for-a-rope-so-it-lasts https://sendit.rocks/blog/caring-for-a-rope-so-it-lasts Your rope is your lifeline and it deserves looking after. Simple habits for washing, storing and retiring a rope so it serves you for years. Gear Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/benchmarks-and-why-they-matter https://sendit.rocks/blog/benchmarks-and-why-they-matter Benchmark problems are the trusted grades on a board. Here is what makes a problem a benchmark and how to use them to track real progress. Boards & systems boards Fri, 02 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/crag-etiquette-and-access-the-basics https://sendit.rocks/blog/crag-etiquette-and-access-the-basics How to be a good guest at the crag, from parking and noise to access agreements, so the places we climb stay open. Locations & crags Fri, 26 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/coming-back-from-a-climbing-injury-mentally https://sendit.rocks/blog/coming-back-from-a-climbing-injury-mentally The physical recovery is only half the story. Here is how to handle the fear, frustration and confidence dip that come with returning from a climbing injury. Mindset & community Fri, 19 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/dynos-deadpoints-and-the-language-of-movement https://sendit.rocks/blog/dynos-deadpoints-and-the-language-of-movement A plain-English guide to the words climbers use for dynamic movement, from the deadpoint to the full dyno, and what each one actually means on the wall. Climbing terms Fri, 12 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/approach-shoes-that-earn-their-place https://sendit.rocks/blog/approach-shoes-that-earn-their-place When an approach shoe is genuinely worth carrying, what to look for in one, and when your trainers will do the job just as well. Gear reviews Fri, 05 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/climbing-films-worth-your-evening https://sendit.rocks/blog/climbing-films-worth-your-evening A guide to the climbing films worth settling in for, from the famous big-wall documentaries to the quieter, weirder gems, and what each one gets right. Climbing culture Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/training-power-versus-endurance https://sendit.rocks/blog/training-power-versus-endurance What power and endurance actually mean for climbers, how to tell which one is holding you back, and how to train each without neglecting the other. Training & technique Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/from-top-rope-to-lead-the-honest-path https://sendit.rocks/blog/from-top-rope-to-lead-the-honest-path A realistic look at the move from top-roping to lead climbing, what changes, what to learn first, and how to make the step without scaring yourself off. Beginners Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/brushes-the-most-underrated-tool https://sendit.rocks/blog/brushes-the-most-underrated-tool Why a good brush quietly makes you climb harder, how to choose one, and the etiquette of brushing holds indoors and out. Gear Fri, 07 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/programming-a-board-session https://sendit.rocks/blog/programming-a-board-session How to build a board session with structure instead of just pulling on random problems, from warm-up to the main work, so the time you spend actually counts. Boards & systems boards Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/indoor-to-outdoor-making-the-leap https://sendit.rocks/blog/indoor-to-outdoor-making-the-leap What really changes when you take your climbing from the gym to real rock, the skills the wall never taught you, and how to make the move safely. Locations & crags Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/the-quiet-joy-of-a-midweek-session https://sendit.rocks/blog/the-quiet-joy-of-a-midweek-session Why a calm Tuesday night at the wall, with no crowds and no agenda, can be the best climbing of your whole week. Mindset & community Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/the-difference-between-a-project-and-a-problem https://sendit.rocks/blog/the-difference-between-a-project-and-a-problem Two words climbers use constantly, often interchangeably. Here is what each actually means and when to use them. Climbing terms Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/recovery-tools-that-are-actually-worth-it https://sendit.rocks/blog/recovery-tools-that-are-actually-worth-it A no-nonsense look at the recovery kit climbers buy, what earns its place in your bag, and what to skip. Gear reviews Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/the-ethics-of-cleaning-a-route https://sendit.rocks/blog/the-ethics-of-cleaning-a-route Where brushing ends and damage begins. A look at the unwritten rules of cleaning rock without crossing the line. Climbing culture Fri, 24 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/a-hangboard-routine-for-busy-weeks https://sendit.rocks/blog/a-hangboard-routine-for-busy-weeks Short on time but want to keep your fingers strong? A minimal, safe hangboard plan you can fit into a packed week. Training & technique Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/why-your-forearms-blow-up-and-what-to-do https://sendit.rocks/blog/why-your-forearms-blow-up-and-what-to-do That swollen, useless-arm feeling new climbers get is called the pump. Here is what causes it and how to climb longer. Beginners Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/a-crash-pad-buyers-guide https://sendit.rocks/blog/a-crash-pad-buyers-guide Everything to weigh up before buying your first bouldering mat: size, foam, hinges, straps and how many you really need. Gear Fri, 03 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/the-systems-board-nobody-uses-but-should https://sendit.rocks/blog/the-systems-board-nobody-uses-but-should The plain symmetrical board in the corner gets ignored for the flashy app boards. Here is why that is a mistake. Boards & systems boards Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/the-best-beginner-crags-in-the-uk https://sendit.rocks/blog/the-best-beginner-crags-in-the-uk Friendly, accessible UK crags to make your first moves onto real rock, and what makes a good beginner venue. Locations & crags Fri, 20 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://sendit.rocks/blog/climbing-through-a-plateau https://sendit.rocks/blog/climbing-through-a-plateau Stuck at the same grade for months? Why plateaus happen and the practical ways to break out of one. Training & technique Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT