The Boulderball is a pocket-sized climbing wall. This means that you can climb a predetermined route just like on a climbing wall. Take a good look at the ball first. It consists of small pentagonal holds and larger hexagonal holds, each with two different features: the holds have a protruding structure or are recessed. There are also 10 different colours.
Nimm eine Routenkarte (Schwierigkeitslevel 1 bis 10) und schaue dir die Grifffolge an. Die Routen folgen immer einer bewussten Linie.
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- Take a route map (difficulty level 1 to 10) and look at the sequence of holds. The routes always follow a deliberate line.
- Apply magnesium to your fingers for a better grip.
- Use both hands when climbing. However, only 3 fingers may touch the ball at the same time. It doesn't matter which fingers you use, they can always be different ones.
- The Boulderball is always held freely in the air when climbing. You are not allowed to put it down or support it.
- Make sure you have a non-sensitive surface, as the Boulderball can "crash".
- Hold the Boulderball up on the first two holds indicated on the route. Hold hold 3 of the route with a third finger. Now release hold 1 and move on to hold 4 (does not have to be with the finger of the first hold). Follow the route in this way.
- Once a finger is positioned on a grip, it may not be replaced by another. However, the finger may change position on the hold, i.e. slip.
- If you have managed the ascent and descent without "falling", you have reached the goal.
- You can also climb freely or come up with your own routes.
TIP: As with wall climbing, only the right technique will get you to your goal. Therefore, try different finger combinations and postures. You will see that a small change is often the key to success.
