Climbing Holds

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Different Kinds Of Indoor Climbing Holds

Crimper Crimping is a way to grip a small hold with the thumb over the top of the fingertips which are pressing on the hold. A crimper is a hold just large enough for three or four fingers. 

Edge Usually has a defined "edge", large enough for four fingers and a little bigger than a crimper. 

Handle Shaped like a suitcase handle that can be gripped with the entire hand. 

Jib These are small holds. They usually screw directly to the climbing wall. They are great for foot placement but can also be good for small hand holds. They usually have a non slip texture to them. 

Jug This is a large hold easily gripped with the entire hand. It can also be a large hole that is easily and solidly gripped. 

Knob Protrudes like a "door knob" 

Pincher A thin hold designed to be "pinched". Usually two or three fingers on one side with the opposing thumb on the other. 

Pocket The climbing hold has a hole usually big enough for one or two fingers. 

Roof Jug Similar to a "jug" but designed for gripping upside down. 

Sidepull This is similar to an under cling except turned on its side. The force is to the side with opposing pressure from the leg or other arm. 

Sloper Size ranges from a few inches to a foot in length. Slopers are generally rounded and smooth in shape. The texture for slopers is usually mid-range in courseness. A hold is considered a sloper if the climber cannot wrap his/her fingers around the hold.

Undercling This type of hold is held from the bottom with upward pull. This technique is achieved by opposing pressure from legs or the other arm.



When rock climbing their are many different holds that are able to be used while climbing. Also having a good shape of a hold will help you grip to climb higher. Also when new adventurers come along to rock climb, they need to make sure they have the right supplies for the adventure they will be taking on. Strength for this sport is very important, to be able to hold your upper body weight when climbing and also lower having when climbing. Being health is very important when climbing. Always remember to stay confident and positive so you have fun while you are rock climbing.