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	<title>Bouldering &#38; Indoor Climbing</title>
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		<title>Build A Rock Climbing Wall</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:10:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Daniel</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Rock Gyms]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A lot of people I&#8217;ve known that get into rock climbing have this dream to one day build a rock climbing wall. It would be nice to have a rock wall in your back yard so you didn&#8217;t have to travel so far, but my recommendation actually is to not build one. Here&#8217;s why:
Cost
Most people [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Houston Climbing</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:18:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Daniel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Living in Houston is somewhat troublesome for a rock climber as there are actually no real rock formations in Houston. I talked about some really good rock climbing locations in texas in a previous post, but the problem with those locations is that they are hours away from Houston. So what are you to do [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Buildering</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:23:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Daniel</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rock Gyms]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have talked a bit about some conventional styles of climbing in my post &#8220;Bouldering Vs. Top Roping&#8220;. Now I&#8217;d like to discuss another for of climbing that is a little less conventional. It is called biuldering. Buildering is another name for urban climbing, and it is essentially the result of rock climbers being caged [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Stone Moves</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 02:24:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Daniel</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Rock Gyms]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[reviews]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve written about a solid rock climbing gym in Houston that I frequently climb at. The name of the gym is Stone Moves and it truly is the best rock climbing gym in Houston. It fits all the criteria i spoke about in that post and goes beyond. I&#8217;ve been climbing there regularly since I [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Rock Climbing Locations Texas</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 01:53:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Daniel</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Rock Climbing Locations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[basics]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[While there are no rocks in Houston, there are plenty of rock climbing locations in Texas. I thought I&#8217;d take a little time to discuss a few of them.
Hueco Tanks
Hueco Tanks is located 32 miles north-east from El Paso and is home to some of the best bouldering problems it all Texas. As one of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Rock Climbing Accidents</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Daniel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rock climbing accidents ar usually caused by carelessness and inexperience. In my earlier post I talked about the importance of having a climbing partner and why it is not safe to climb alone. There is no route that is worth your health or you life, and gravity definitely deserves your respect. It has been here [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Rock Climbing Kids</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 01:15:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Daniel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Any parent reading this has probably already come to the conclusion that kids are naturally good climbers. I know several rock climbing kids that are between 5 and 10 years old and have been in a climbing gym since they were practically babies. No doubt if they stick with it they will be incredibly strong [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Climbing Fingerboard</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 02:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Daniel</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Training]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[conditioning]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[work out]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://saysaclimber.com/?p=73</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There are only a handful of items I would consider a must-have for rock climbing. Since the sport is largely based on strength relative to your own body weight, it really isn&#8217;t necessary to lift weights or buy a lot of work out equipment.
One thing I do consider a must-have is a climbing fingerboard. They [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cheap Climbing Shoes</title>
		<link>http://saysaclimber.com/cheap-climbing-shoes</link>
		<comments>http://saysaclimber.com/cheap-climbing-shoes#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 06:39:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Daniel</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[gear]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[reviews]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[deals]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[One thing to consider when buying climbing shoes is their application. Climbing in a rock gym is much less abrasive than climbing on real rocks, so if you climb outside frequently then you will need a more durable shoe which means more money. However, if you climb primarily in a rock gym then you really [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Climbing Partner</title>
		<link>http://saysaclimber.com/climbing-partner</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 01:51:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Daniel</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Tips]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://saysaclimber.com/?p=62</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Just as with any sport or exercise, it&#8217;s tough to be regular at something by your self unless you&#8217;re extremely self motivated. Therefore I deem it a necessity to have a climbing partner who pushes your limits and you theirs. Having a climbing partner helps keep you climbing even when you&#8217;re tired from work or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Indicators Of A Solid Rock Climbing Gym</title>
		<link>http://saysaclimber.com/indicators-of-a-solid-rock-climbing-gym</link>
		<comments>http://saysaclimber.com/indicators-of-a-solid-rock-climbing-gym#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:28:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Daniel</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://saysaclimber.com/?p=60</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There are a handful of really solid rock climbing gyms, But there are many out there that just aren&#8217;t that great. I&#8217;d like to talk about what makes a good rock climbing gym and hopefully help you decide which to use.
People
The owners and employees of the gym have got to be really devoted not just [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Portable Rock Climbing Walls</title>
		<link>http://saysaclimber.com/portable-rock-climbing-walls</link>
		<comments>http://saysaclimber.com/portable-rock-climbing-walls#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:54:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Daniel</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[rock climbing]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://saysaclimber.com/?p=44</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As you already know if you&#8217;ve ever actually been climbing at a real rock gym or at a real climbing site, there is a huge difference between rock climbing and the portable rock climbing walls you may have seen in your local mall. I get tired sometimes of telling people about my favorite sport and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bouldering Vs. Top Roping</title>
		<link>http://saysaclimber.com/bouldering-vs-top-roping</link>
		<comments>http://saysaclimber.com/bouldering-vs-top-roping#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:07:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Daniel</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Terminology]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[As you may know from my About page, I have focused most of my energy on the sport of bouldering. This is a great entry to the world of rock climbing since you don&#8217;t need a lot of climbing gear (shoes, chalk bag, and crash pad). Another reason I am more into bouldering is because [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Rock Climbing Ratings</title>
		<link>http://saysaclimber.com/rock-climbing-ratings</link>
		<comments>http://saysaclimber.com/rock-climbing-ratings#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 02:20:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Daniel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Different rock climbing ratings are used for different styles of climbing systems. V&#8217;s and 5&#8217;s.
Both systems are exponential scales with increasing increments of difficulty. There are several variables that define the difficulty of the route:
Incline- 0 degree incline is straight up. 90 degrees would be like climbing the roof of a cave with your back [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Rock Climbing Clothing</title>
		<link>http://saysaclimber.com/rock-climbing-clothing</link>
		<comments>http://saysaclimber.com/rock-climbing-clothing#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:13:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Daniel</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Clothing]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Let me start by saying that clothing does not make you a better climber. It doesn&#8217;t make you stronger, and it does not improve your technique. It can however help in a few ways. These little things are hardly noticeable to a new climber so again I&#8217;d say to you new guys/girls, don&#8217;t go spend [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Climbing Gear: Shoes</title>
		<link>http://saysaclimber.com/climbing-gear-shoes</link>
		<comments>http://saysaclimber.com/climbing-gear-shoes#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:12:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Daniel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The first in a series explaining important points of interest when choosing and using rock gear. This time we&#8217;ll look at shoes.
When it comes to climbing gear, shoes are the staple. They are like the rice of the climbing world. It is important that you choose the right climbing shoes for your style so obviously [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Rock Climbing Terminology</title>
		<link>http://saysaclimber.com/rock-climbing-terminology</link>
		<comments>http://saysaclimber.com/rock-climbing-terminology#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:29:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Daniel</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Terminology]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[To get started I&#8217;d like to take a minute to explain some of the rock climbing terminology that I&#8217;ll be using in the rest of my posts. The rock climbing terminology is a perpetually growing language, but it helps at least to have a general idea of what is already in use.
General
Route- A series of [...]]]></description>
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