Climbing and Jumping. Memories, Obstacles, and Everything!

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28 Jun 2012, 10:25 am

Does anyone else have the innate ability to climb or jump from things which would otherwise seem difficult or highly challenging? Do you like climbing in general? It can be anything from Mt. Everest to a lowly but tall tree in your backyard or elsewhere. Have memories from childhood about climbing or jumping off stuff? Here would be a good place to talk about it. I have always been able to negotiate terrain which many would consider inaccessible, and it started when I was very young. I created this to welcome others who would want to discuss climbing and performing other fun feats of superhuman agility. Ninjas and acrobats will automatically gravitate to this topic. Others are always encouraged and welcome to participate.



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28 Jun 2012, 4:23 pm

i really enjoy things like that, i guess i always found it easy enough but i would not say it's innate really, anyone can learn too if they want too



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28 Jun 2012, 7:52 pm

conan wrote:
i really enjoy things like that, i guess i always found it easy enough but i would not say it's innate really, anyone can learn too if they want too


That's awesome it's alot of fun and I agree with you. That yes, over time people can learn and become more proficient at things like climbing and performing different physical feats. However, some people like you and I happen be more naturally proficient in climbing from a much earlier onset, and as a result this natural ability for climbing, etc, can be closely considered innate. Perspective I suppose.

I always found climbing, jumping, etc., to be alot of fun. Much more as a child and it brings back alot of memories when time seemed endless. Its cool to see that others have an interest in these kinds of physical activities.



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28 Jun 2012, 10:51 pm

I love climbing and I am naturally good at it but I have an absolutely horrible fear of heights. I'm fine as long as my hands have something to hold but I simply cannot climb anywhere high with insufficent handholds, and this is not through lack of skill.



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29 Jun 2012, 3:28 am

Parkour/urban freerunning has become my main obsession recently. I'm actually good at it, although by most people's standards I'm still a beginner. Some of the larger, more dangerous techniques take me a while because I hesitate and have to psych myself up in order to do it. However, as time has passed I've been able to understand the limits of what I can do and what my body can take a bit better, allowing me to judge my surroundings with greater accuracy.

It's not just the city either. My parents and I go hiking often, and Wyoming is one of those places where you can't really see anything unless you go off the trail. Thus I've gotten a lot of experience navigating forest and alpine tundra environments. If I ever go hunting, I think I'd like to do bow hunting rather than rifle hunting, mainly because a bow is lighter and I can easily traverse the forest with it, then sneak up on an elk or antelope and take it down quietly, just like the Native Americans used to do. No gunshots, no clanking metal, just swift death on wings from the shadows.


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29 Jun 2012, 10:58 am

Dauthrsbane wrote:
I love climbing and I am naturally good at it but I have an absolutely horrible fear of heights. I'm fine as long as my hands have something to hold but I simply cannot climb anywhere high with insufficent handholds, and this is not through lack of skill.


It's understandable, and you will do what works best for you. There is never shame in working at anything in a manner which best works for you. It can still be a very enjoyable and productive experience. Being safe is of paramount importance in all activities.



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29 Jun 2012, 11:08 am

Roxas_XIII wrote:
Parkour/urban freerunning has become my main obsession recently. I'm actually good at it, although by most people's standards I'm still a beginner. Some of the larger, more dangerous techniques take me a while because I hesitate and have to psych myself up in order to do it. However, as time has passed I've been able to understand the limits of what I can do and what my body can take a bit better, allowing me to judge my surroundings with greater accuracy.

It's not just the city either. My parents and I go hiking often, and Wyoming is one of those places where you can't really see anything unless you go off the trail. Thus I've gotten a lot of experience navigating forest and alpine tundra environments. If I ever go hunting, I think I'd like to do bow hunting rather than rifle hunting, mainly because a bow is lighter and I can easily traverse the forest with it, then sneak up on an elk or antelope and take it down quietly, just like the Native Americans used to do. No gunshots, no clanking metal, just swift death on wings from the shadows.


That's cool, I like exploring too and it's even better in a forest type setting. I've always been a major fan of forests. I find the atmosphere to be very peaceful.



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29 Jun 2012, 12:38 pm

RadicalDreamers wrote:
Roxas_XIII wrote:
Parkour/urban freerunning has become my main obsession recently. I'm actually good at it, although by most people's standards I'm still a beginner. Some of the larger, more dangerous techniques take me a while because I hesitate and have to psych myself up in order to do it. However, as time has passed I've been able to understand the limits of what I can do and what my body can take a bit better, allowing me to judge my surroundings with greater accuracy.

It's not just the city either. My parents and I go hiking often, and Wyoming is one of those places where you can't really see anything unless you go off the trail. Thus I've gotten a lot of experience navigating forest and alpine tundra environments. If I ever go hunting, I think I'd like to do bow hunting rather than rifle hunting, mainly because a bow is lighter and I can easily traverse the forest with it, then sneak up on an elk or antelope and take it down quietly, just like the Native Americans used to do. No gunshots, no clanking metal, just swift death on wings from the shadows.


That's cool, I like exploring too and it's even better in a forest type setting. I've always been a major fan of forests. I find the atmosphere to be very peaceful.


A lot of people associate parkour with an urban environment such as a city, but in truth it can be used for wilderness settings as well. There's a national forest east of my hometown that has a lot of rock formations etc., in fact the Native Americans here considered the place sacred because they believed spirits were responsible for the odd rocks. It's definitely a good place for bouldering and free-climbing.


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01 Jul 2012, 6:24 pm

That's very interesting. Especially regarding the information about the Native Americans.