Rock climbing verses man made walls.

Katydid · 08-25-2009, 04:41 PM

I'm considering getting into climbing and I was just wondering if trying the man made climbing walls is a good way to learn and get into shape to do this sport? Are there any rock climbers that get a good challenge from the man made climbing walls?

Trekker · 08-25-2009, 07:41 PM

The great thing about man-made walls is that the peices are usually interchangeable, so that a wall can be made for beginners, intermediates, or experts. Definitely try a man-made wall if you're just starting and you can, and move up to the more difficult walls if you don't fee challenged enough.

Christie · 08-27-2009, 06:55 PM

I've only done the man-made climbing walls and for me this is a great change for my workout. If you've never tried climbing before, you will be surprised at the muscles you find. The first couple times I did it, I hurt in places I didn't think you could hurt.

popupgirl · 03-09-2010, 02:13 PM

I've been to a couple of rock parks and they were awesome. I'm not sure how they were made but they are real rocks. I have never rock climbed inside, are there places that actually set up rocks inside for people to climb on?

Lightfoot · 03-09-2010, 04:31 PM

When my old bones were still up to it I did a lot of rock climbing. I never really tried any of the man made walls, but I would think they would be a great way to get started.

Valley · 03-09-2010, 09:35 PM

Depends really, can't beat the man made for training to be honest

Isaac · 04-30-2010, 09:35 PM

I think the man made walls are great for learning and they definitely help you get into shape. Personally I am still working on the beginner wall so it will be a while before I climb every mountain.

fresh · 07-04-2010, 05:56 PM

I think that man made walls are definitely good to get your body into shape for rock climbing physically but the actual thing is a totally different experience. It is a whole notch harder.

Bruen · 07-05-2010, 03:17 AM

The man made walls are fine, but there is really no comparison to the real deal. The intensity of attention required on a real mountain, just can't be duplicated.

Ilovelife · 07-10-2010, 01:22 PM

I think that they are the best way to learn the in's and out's of rock climbing. It is very safe and there are no surprises and you will have a professional near you at all times. It is also a good way to build upper body strength. But there is nothing like natural rock climbing.