Yeah, most of the time the consequences of failing a move are not very bad. One problem I find is that, all else being equal, easier routes (where I’m more confident I can do the moves) at least feel like they have worse consequences of failure, because they’re full of big holds, ledges, and slabby sections which you can bash yourself up on before your gear catches you.
I don’t even need an incentive! I love overhangs indoors and I’m way better at them than slabs/vertical stuff. But most steep stuff outdoors seems to be well beyond the grades I might attempt to lead, at least round here. One day I’ll be good enough… maybe… :)
Yeah, most of the time the consequences of failing a move are not very bad. One problem I find is that, all else being equal, easier routes (where I’m more confident I can do the moves) at least feel like they have worse consequences of failure, because they’re full of big holds, ledges, and slabby sections which you can bash yourself up on before your gear catches you.
Right. Seems like an incentive to progress to vertical and overhangs :)
I don’t even need an incentive! I love overhangs indoors and I’m way better at them than slabs/vertical stuff. But most steep stuff outdoors seems to be well beyond the grades I might attempt to lead, at least round here. One day I’ll be good enough… maybe… :)