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FOOTHOLDS Footholds can be any variety of shapes, however they are usually quite small, providing just enough surface to place the toes on. The smallest variety of holds, they are sometimes referred to as "foot chips." These holds are often of the screw on variety to allow for a lower profile. HANDHOLDS The majority of holds on a climbing wall are usually handholds. These Provide much more gripping surface than footholds, but they often serve dual purpose of both hand and footholds as a climber progresses further up a wall. Handholds are categorized by certain features that they contain. Jugs Jugs are the most positive of all hold types, meaning they slope inward toward the wall to provide a pocket or "bucket" into which fingers or entire hands can fit. Because of their ease of use, jugs are often mounted on steeply overhanging walls or on beginner routes. Slopers Slopers are the least positive of the handholds. They slope down away from the wall, often requiring an open handed grip to get any sort of friction on them. These are usually considered more difficult holds and are reserved for advanced routes. Pockets Pockets are holds that have only a small opening, usually only allowing one to three fingers to fit in them. These require more finger strength to support oneself. Pinches Pinches are holds that have two opposing faces which must be pinched (usually by the entire hand) to grip. They also require more hand strength to use, however pinches themselves can vary in positivity. Crimps Crimps are usually small, slightly positive edges that are just deep enough to fit the tips of fingers into. A technique called "crimping" is used to gain maximum adhesion to these holds. |
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