- Location
- Covina, CA
Got Climbin' Bruises?
- Thread starter wertreelovers
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- Location
- Chapel Hill, NC
Re: Got Climbin\' Bruises?
It looks like you bruise easily for one thing... from what I've read you can't do a lot to change that.
As for the location, see if this helps...
If you can use a knee, you can use a foot. Everybody uses a knee now and then but it's not good form. Next time you start to touch a knee, remember that you are probably either too close to the tree or you need to step HIGH.
It looks like you bruise easily for one thing... from what I've read you can't do a lot to change that.
As for the location, see if this helps...
If you can use a knee, you can use a foot. Everybody uses a knee now and then but it's not good form. Next time you start to touch a knee, remember that you are probably either too close to the tree or you need to step HIGH.
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- Retired in Minneapolis
Re: Got Climbin\' Bruises?
One mantra that I make sure to share is:
No knees in the trees!
It is way too easy to jam a nubbin into your knee and cause inflamation or more permanent damage.
One mantra that I make sure to share is:
No knees in the trees!
It is way too easy to jam a nubbin into your knee and cause inflamation or more permanent damage.
Re: Got Climbin\' Bruises?
Also, I've noticed for those who bruise easily that extra Vit. C (via food, tablet or powder) usually helps.
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No knees in the trees
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I like that
-Diane-
Also, I've noticed for those who bruise easily that extra Vit. C (via food, tablet or powder) usually helps.
[ QUOTE ]
No knees in the trees
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I like that
-Diane-
- Location
- Covina, CA
Re: Got Climbin\' Bruises?
Yep Blinky, definately bad form, I agree. Looks silly crawling on a branch. Our competition this weekend had huge spreads and I guess I just fear that gigantic swing back into the trunk.
Tom- I'll remember that, "No knees in the Trees". Thanks!!
Diane- I'll try the Vitamin C thing, thank you!
So, nobody else gets these? Am I the only one out there with bad form?
Yep Blinky, definately bad form, I agree. Looks silly crawling on a branch. Our competition this weekend had huge spreads and I guess I just fear that gigantic swing back into the trunk.
Tom- I'll remember that, "No knees in the Trees". Thanks!!
Diane- I'll try the Vitamin C thing, thank you!
So, nobody else gets these? Am I the only one out there with bad form?
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- balancing on the edge . . . .
Re: Got Climbin\' Bruises?
I for one do count the tree bumps and bruies after each climb. I would rather think it is due to that us gals are delicate thus we bruise, the princess and the pea.
BUT yes - more on the legs and for me the calfs get the punishment. after one long climb - I counted over 42 booboos on the body. one hot soak and a vitiamin I and i was good to go.
Form, style, poise, gee do we need all that in the tree also??
anyway
jz - keep cool in the shade
I for one do count the tree bumps and bruies after each climb. I would rather think it is due to that us gals are delicate thus we bruise, the princess and the pea.
BUT yes - more on the legs and for me the calfs get the punishment. after one long climb - I counted over 42 booboos on the body. one hot soak and a vitiamin I and i was good to go.
Form, style, poise, gee do we need all that in the tree also??
anyway
jz - keep cool in the shade
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- Seattle WA
Re: Got Climbin\' Bruises?
[quoteI would rather think it is due to that us gals are delicate thus we bruise, the princess and the pea.
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not. i'm with blinky, if you can use your knee you should be able to get your foot into the same spot - if not, maybe hip flexor stretches? ab work?
(i did hear a rumor though that mark c. sometimes does the speed climb with knee pads on..)
be safe y'all.
k.
[quoteI would rather think it is due to that us gals are delicate thus we bruise, the princess and the pea.
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not. i'm with blinky, if you can use your knee you should be able to get your foot into the same spot - if not, maybe hip flexor stretches? ab work?
(i did hear a rumor though that mark c. sometimes does the speed climb with knee pads on..)
be safe y'all.
k.
- Location
- Covina, CA
Re: Got Climbin\' Bruises?
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are you a Koala?
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Wow, how'd you know? I've also been called a Sloth.
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are you a Koala?
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Wow, how'd you know? I've also been called a Sloth.
- Location
- Northern California
Re: Got Climbin\' Bruises?
Damage control.
Let's see the arms took it hard because of the sleeveless shirts. Not what I would choose to climb in.
Nice little scrap on the leg from swinging and landing hard on the limb.
Many blisters from the friction hitch and the running of the rope to close to the fingers. OUCH! Wear gloves for sure next time.
Hardly sore all over.
Footlock was more then expected but it was the goose egg in the throw-line event that really hurt the pride the most. I've won that event through the years at least ten times but this time I couldn't hit the broad side of the barn. Tricky targets and the blisters on my fingers didn't exactly help grip the throw line. Oh well!
Just glad to know that you didn't get to banged up with your landing on the work climb. You still rock and I'm glad to know you know how to roll...
Damage control.
Let's see the arms took it hard because of the sleeveless shirts. Not what I would choose to climb in.
Nice little scrap on the leg from swinging and landing hard on the limb.
Many blisters from the friction hitch and the running of the rope to close to the fingers. OUCH! Wear gloves for sure next time.
Hardly sore all over.
Footlock was more then expected but it was the goose egg in the throw-line event that really hurt the pride the most. I've won that event through the years at least ten times but this time I couldn't hit the broad side of the barn. Tricky targets and the blisters on my fingers didn't exactly help grip the throw line. Oh well!
Just glad to know that you didn't get to banged up with your landing on the work climb. You still rock and I'm glad to know you know how to roll...
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- Covina, CA
Re: Got Climbin\' Bruises?
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Just glad to know that you didn't get to banged up with your landing on the work climb. You still rock and I'm glad to know you know how to roll...
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Thanks RP! I saw your footlock and it looked great to me. Nice job! Thanks for sharing your bang ups. I can now rest without feeling like I'm the only one.
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Just glad to know that you didn't get to banged up with your landing on the work climb. You still rock and I'm glad to know you know how to roll...
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Thanks RP! I saw your footlock and it looked great to me. Nice job! Thanks for sharing your bang ups. I can now rest without feeling like I'm the only one.
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- Seattle WA
Re: Got Climbin\' Bruises?
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I can now rest without feeling like I'm the only one.
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sorry, i didn't mean to say that.. i bet there's not a single climber who reads this board who goes more than a week w/o a new bruise. you just really got nailed! me, i tend to get more scratches and callouses than bruises but i get em all.
k
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I can now rest without feeling like I'm the only one.
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sorry, i didn't mean to say that.. i bet there's not a single climber who reads this board who goes more than a week w/o a new bruise. you just really got nailed! me, i tend to get more scratches and callouses than bruises but i get em all.
k
- Location
- Covina, CA
Re: Got Climbin\' Bruises?
Hey no worries Kathy. I can take the hard time. It's all in good fun.
I actually wanted to see if anyone would post some pics of there battle wounds. (Of course, as long as they are in appropriate places.)
Remember as kids that you would show off your latest welt or scar to your friends? For some reason this gave you a sense of satisfaction and you became slightly proud of them, like it made it all worth it somehow.
Of course, what am I saying, I would really just rather be a more elegant climber, but until then, this is all I got!
Hey no worries Kathy. I can take the hard time. It's all in good fun.
I actually wanted to see if anyone would post some pics of there battle wounds. (Of course, as long as they are in appropriate places.)
Remember as kids that you would show off your latest welt or scar to your friends? For some reason this gave you a sense of satisfaction and you became slightly proud of them, like it made it all worth it somehow.
Of course, what am I saying, I would really just rather be a more elegant climber, but until then, this is all I got!
- Location
- Northern California
Re: Got Climbin\' Bruises?
Rhonda ,
All you really need is to add a little mechanical advantage in your climbing system and off the limbs you'll be and on the rope where you need to be.
The rope is so much softer then the wood.
Rhonda ,
All you really need is to add a little mechanical advantage in your climbing system and off the limbs you'll be and on the rope where you need to be.
The rope is so much softer then the wood.
Re: Got Climbin\' Bruises?
you get used to the bruises,cuts,graizes,bites,muscle fatigue,eye irritations,ropeburn,stained hands,dust in undies ,etc.
the euphoria of being an arborist and certain jobs makes it all worth while!!!
you get used to the bruises,cuts,graizes,bites,muscle fatigue,eye irritations,ropeburn,stained hands,dust in undies ,etc.
the euphoria of being an arborist and certain jobs makes it all worth while!!!
Re: Got Climbin\' Bruises?
Yeah, and the twigs and leaves in your hair...and elsewhere!
Also, the many bugs - I've swallowed!
Added protein... I guess...
-Diane-
Yeah, and the twigs and leaves in your hair...and elsewhere!
Also, the many bugs - I've swallowed!
-Diane-
- Location
- High Point, NC
Re: Got Climbin\' Bruises?
I can tell you that I am absolutely chicken but can share that I have lots and lots of bruises and all I did was climb 90ft in a white oak. Scott Prophett has a great story to share at ISA about this. OK. Left hip, 6 bruises on my right thigh, softball-sized bruise just under the left knee, two golf-sized bruises just above my right foot as the foot connects to the leg (from the doo-hickey that I used to ascend into the tree - foot-locking chic? not so much.)
So, I can't climb a tree quite yet without doing bodily harm to myself. But, in my mind I was as close to an arborist as I could be. And Kathy, I was swinging from the branches!! I was swinging all over the place! OK, my right leg did run into a thick branch my first swing out.
Wow, what a trip and lots of colorful spots to prove it!
I can tell you that I am absolutely chicken but can share that I have lots and lots of bruises and all I did was climb 90ft in a white oak. Scott Prophett has a great story to share at ISA about this. OK. Left hip, 6 bruises on my right thigh, softball-sized bruise just under the left knee, two golf-sized bruises just above my right foot as the foot connects to the leg (from the doo-hickey that I used to ascend into the tree - foot-locking chic? not so much.)
So, I can't climb a tree quite yet without doing bodily harm to myself. But, in my mind I was as close to an arborist as I could be. And Kathy, I was swinging from the branches!! I was swinging all over the place! OK, my right leg did run into a thick branch my first swing out.
Wow, what a trip and lots of colorful spots to prove it!
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Re: Got Climbin\' Bruises?
I always come home with a few...good advice about the knee bruises being a symptom of form.
I can also highly recommend arnica cream for getting rid of bruises fairly quickly, along with the Vit.C for general toughness!
I remember on my first climbing course, I had bruises on my hips, shoulders, arms, legs...and I NEVER felt as sore as I did then!
I always come home with a few...good advice about the knee bruises being a symptom of form.
I can also highly recommend arnica cream for getting rid of bruises fairly quickly, along with the Vit.C for general toughness!
I remember on my first climbing course, I had bruises on my hips, shoulders, arms, legs...and I NEVER felt as sore as I did then!
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- balancing on the edge . . . .
Re: Got Climbin\' Bruises?
We're swinging in the trees
We’re knocking at the knees
What a glorious feeling
up high and floating on the breeze
We are Gal's in the sky
We like to climb really high
Give us ROPE and a harness
and we are a happy group
OK OK - so I can not rhyme
We're swinging in the trees
We’re knocking at the knees
What a glorious feeling
up high and floating on the breeze
We are Gal's in the sky
We like to climb really high
Give us ROPE and a harness
and we are a happy group
OK OK - so I can not rhyme
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