LAist: Workout Wednesday: Rockreation

peyton1

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 09:18:01 -0800

Sounds like fun to me, I can't wait to give it a try. FYI, this is the 3rd thing you've made me want to do, keep 'em coming!

TarPitRob

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:15:34 -0800

Ha ha, I used to give climbing lessons to little kids there as a college job. That place is a lot of fun, especially after 7pm on weeknights. Everyone is very nice and willing to help beginners as well. Much more fun than the meat market-esque, angry gyms around town.

Jessica Pauline

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:37:56 -0800

sorry gamma - the cute redhead was there with her man! but maybe you can still make moves...imrpess her with your rock climbing prowess... :)

RandyRhythm

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:26:12 -0800

As a former climber, I've been looking for a good indoor climbing wall and I think I just found it. If your arms were tired from belaying then you aren't doing it correctly. The ATC is a friction belay device and that uses friction, and your weight in a minor way, to stop the rope. The only way your arm would be sore is if the climber is constantly leaning back and putting their weight on the rope, which they shouldn't really do. Thanks for the review!

Gamma1848

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:17:48 -0800

Thanks for this Jess! I've been looking for somethig like that. Also...you wouldn't happen to have the cute redhead's number would you???

Adam Rose

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:43:52 -0800

This is definitely an awesome workout! It's also a pretty fun date -- not too expensive if you just hire a belayer for an hour, and totally out of the ordinary but not weird.

Jessica Pauline

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:30:34 -0800

yeah, my hands were definitely sore! but i did see a number of VERY fit people...inspiring!

raul

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:36:42 -0800

Such a great workout. You might not be able to grip anything for a couple of days, though. Rock climbers have amazing, lithe bodies, so it might be worth it.