NI-Wild climbing evenings

[LennyJ1]

So I am looking to get out on sunday but atm not down the wall. I am currently looking to go down to the boulder at Greyabbey to do some bouldering.

http://www.ukclimbing.com/logbook/crag.php?id=10158

The weather looks good currently

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2655984?day=4

This is not set in stone  as I could go indoors to the ozone or Hot rock if no-one else wants to go outside.

[Are we there yet?]

So I am looking to get out on sunday but atm not down the wall. I am currently looking to go down to the boulder at Greyabbey to do some bouldering.

http://www.ukclimbing.com/logbook/crag.php?id=10158

The weather looks good currently

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2655984?day=4

This is not set in stone  as I could go indoors to the ozone or Hot rock if no-one else wants to go outside.

I'll be a bit pushed for time this Sunday, so the Hotrock would be good for me this time..   

[LennyJ1]

I will have to get back to you about Hot rock as its abit out the way like ozone is for you 

[Are we there yet?]

No problem Lenny... it was one of your suggested places 

[LennyJ1]

I did, however thinking now I dont have permission for the car, I may need to seek permission first. sorry 

[Kayakgirl]

Permission for the car??

[LennyJ1]

Permission for the car??

Just incase SWMBO needs it

[specimanYak]

I've been looking out for climbing gear on ebay and wanted to ask for a bit of advice concerning shoe size, i'm a size 9 and was wondering should i be looking for a climbing shoe a size smaller or a size larger. I know it can get a bit technical with different makes and models of shoes and they mostly don't follow your standard shoe size, but is there a general rule i should be following?

[LennyJ1]

I've been looking out for climbing gear on ebay and wanted to ask for a bit of advice concerning shoe size, i'm a size 9 and was wondering should i be looking for a climbing shoe a size smaller or a size larger. I know it can get a bit technical with different makes and models of shoes and they mostly don't follow your standard shoe size, but is there a general rule i should be following?

I have always bought my size. You could argue that smaller size helps but that can become uncomfortable over long periods of time.

[specimanYak]

I have always bought my size. You could argue that smaller size helps but that can become uncomfortable over long periods of time.

Cheers, that's what i was wondering, should i go for a smaller size and have the toes curled up for strength and gripping or my usual size so it's more comfortable. Looks like i'll be taking the comfy route. 

[LennyJ1]

I have always bought my size. You could argue that smaller size helps but that can become uncomfortable over long periods of time.

Cheers, that's what i was wondering, should i go for a smaller size and have the toes curled up for strength and gripping or my usual size so it's more comfortable. Looks like i'll be taking the comfy route. 

Did you ever hear from that guy?

[specimanYak]

Did you ever hear from that guy?

He had stated it was collection only but i emailed him and asked if he could post them, he replied and said he would check out the postage costs but that was the last i heard from him. The auction ended and the items were never relisted. It was a great bargain, shoes in my size, great harness, chalk bag and karabiners for £60, drats.

[Kayakgirl]

Get your feet measured in Cotswolds, I normally wear a 6.5 in a boot, but when he measured I was a 7 and 7.5 on the left. I ended up getting a pair that were size 8, they are still snug but at least I can walk in them.

[specimanYak]

Get your feet measured in Cotswolds, I normally wear a 6.5 in a boot, but when he measured I was a 7 and 7.5 on the left. I ended up getting a pair that were size 8, they are still snug but at least I can walk in them.

That's quite a size difference from normal shoe size to climbing shoe size and i've been getting fairly confused as to what advice to take when reading online articles, some suggest getting a larger size some say get smaller, looks like a trek down to Cotswold then to get a reliable measurement. Thanks.

[LennyJ1]

So whos all going tonight?