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Overhanging Cliff Face

Rock climber seen tackling part of Gogarth South Stack which is an overhanging cliff face. Climbing overhanging faces requires upper body strength, excellent cl...
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Rock climber seen tackling part of Gogarth South Stack which is an overhanging cliff face. Climbing overhanging faces requires upper body strength, excellent climbing technique and the right attitude, eg taking risks. If you don’t have a combination of these three factors, you might get off the ground but not much higher. Climbing overhanging faces also requires exacting footwork where the climber uses the feet in specialized techniques like heel hooks and toe cams, which help take the weight off the arms. Another important skill for overhanging climbing is being able to find and use rests.
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