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Ground Fall Last night Hardrock CBD 3-Mar-2014 At 2:51:58 PM crackalackin!

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On 2/03/2014 rightarmbad wrote:
>I just don't get why anybody would want to lead climb in a gym.
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>Gyms are a place where you can practice micro skills in a concentrated short time.

A lot of newer climbers who are looking to get out and try some sport routes are apprehensive about taking a lead fall even in really safe conditions. Going to a gym and taking a bunch of them on climbs that you find hard is helpful.

Also, learning how to position yourself while clipping while there is a bolt just at your feet is good for learning too.

Are these not micro skills? I know I did this kind of thing when I was learning.

It's strange that everyone complains when "numtpy" beginners injure themselves or bite off more than they can chew out on real rock but then want to remove potential learning devices.