OldMan

...my 2 middle fingers on my left hand are a bit out of wack. The pain seems to be tendon related? I have total movement, but certain movements give me a shooting pain. Since last tuesday, the pain has softened, but I want to make sure that I shouldn't let it heal for a bit longer. I climbed at a new gym last week, and the holds hadn't been cleaned in a long time. I had a few instances where my hands slipped due to this, so I figured maybe I stressed the fingers from that? Anyways, just looking for some insight about such things. Thanks, The OldMan!

Well, my buddy has a home wall made of plywood, and I'd like to have one myself. I've been investigating the holds and such, and now I've started looking at the structure part of the deal. But, I'd kinda like to have something alot nicer. I've looked on the web for a company that has those rock like 3x3 panels that resemble outdoor climbing a bit better, and I've found a few. Yet, I figure there has got to be more manufactures making them. Yes, it will be expensive, but I figure that I can take it to the next few homes I live in! If anyone has any information on these panel systems and their links, then that would sure help. Thanks Kevin

...what I should do to warm up properly before a set of indoor climbs. When I partake in my other atheletic activities, I've got specific warm up routines that have served me well for decades. But, the one, or the lack of one, that I use for climbing isn't getting the job done. I've pulled muscles twice this winter, and I'd rather not do any further damage! One of the gyms I go to has a revolving wall that I can warm up on, but my hands and arms are cooked by the time I get warmed up! Any suggestions would be great. I'm 40sih, and I'm very active on my mt. bike and the golf course so cardio and flexibitity is real good. Thanks!

...what would you change about a "mistake" you made the 1st year of your climbing career. Hey, it can be anything from purchase mistakes to a trip destination poorly picked. Me, I think I'd have to say it would be not climbing outdoors. But, there just isn't alot of climbing available in my part of the country. Oh well, I should have moved then, instead!! The OldMan!!

OK, that is more of what I've been looking for. Thanks.

Thanks for the response, but the 2 holds I've referred to are either actual granite [petrogrips.com] or sandstone composite form [synrockholds.com]. Yes, I agree, plastic is plastic. I'm really looking for someone that has some experience with one or both of these particular holds. The Oldman!

Thanks for your help. I'm putting together a home wall, and I would like to try these holds. I'd just like to hear that they are as sweet as the web sites make them out to be! And, if you have any other suggestions on holds that rule, then I'd love to hear about them as well. The OldMan!

Yep, it is true, I'm a newb to your forum! I'm ready to install a home wall, and I've been all over the web looking at the various holds that I can use. The holds I'm interested in are from Synrock. Does anyone have any info on these holds?? Thanks, The OldMan!