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		ummonk on Oct 29, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Rock climbing and the economics of innovation Eh, I'm not too sure about that. Plastic is a poor substitute for real rock, and seasonal climbers experience a noticeably marked atrophy of outdoor climbing ability during the off-season when they are limited to gym climbing.

fingerlocks on Oct 29, 2019 [–]

Especially true if you predominantly climb cracks.

a1pulley on Oct 30, 2019 | [–]

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