When people think about rock climbing, they think about people moving like monkeys up a rock. But some of the best rock climbers of the world define rock climbing as an art of progression in the rock, using your own hands and legs, without any equipment.
There are many types of rock climbing: free climbing, classic climbing, artificial climbing, sport climbing, bouldering and the most recent, psicoblock.
Psicoblock is practiced where the only security is when you fall in the water. This type of climbing is practiced on cliffs. When the climber falls, he would fall into the water. This type of climbing has many risks. If you fall in a bad position to the water, you can injure yourself with a rock or with the force of the water. This sport is very popular in Mallorca, where the accessibility of the rocks and the calm waters are a perfect place to climb.
In spite of this type of rock climbing, most of rock climbers prefer free climbing or traditional climbing. In Spain, we have one of the most famous climbing routes: the Northern route of the Naranjo De Bulnes, or Urriellu peak.
However, the most famous place in the world, the “Mecca” for rock climbers, is the Yosemite valley, in the United States.
In my opinion, we should be more attentive to other sports where the only risks are losing a match or finishing in a bad position.
I have had some experiences with this sport, and I liked it although I am not very agil. I enjoyed it because we have a group of climbers (that have a great future) near us that helped me.
ReplyDeleteThe people who practise climbing without equipment (Psicoblock) are mad! I mean practise an sport in which a simple mistake can kill or injure you seriously!
ReplyDeleteThey don't appreciate life? Because having some security disposals and to not use... is search your death.
I agree totally with you. We have to focuss more our attention on other sports and not just in football, basketball,...
ReplyDeleteHowever, I think that psicoblock is very dangerous and very irresponsible. People can kill themselves and I think that for this reason it should dissapear. If you like jumping or climbing do it in a safe way.
If I have to choose one type of rock climbing, I will opt for the traditional one. Although, I don't really like this sport. I think that it has many risks even if you take the necessary precautions. Thus, psicoblock is a new style but with many rosks where you put your life in danger.
ReplyDeleteWho are mud are those who practise free solo climbing, for me the best style. If you practise free solo climbing only are two forms of ending or on the top or on the flour death.
ReplyDeleteFor many people climbing is a life style and leaving it is much more dificult than stop smoking or leaving drugs .