sports climbing level 2

was roped into this by js...who chanced upon the course while climbing @ climb adventure...the 2 day course was from 9 jun to 10 jun...held @ climb adventure which moved from keppel towers @ tanjong pagar to the west coast recreation centre.

i remember the first day...got li koon to pick me up...then while mounting his bike...my right leg accidentally came into contact with his exhaust pipe...then my calf there kenna a burn mark about 2 cm X 4 cm! Ouch! it was pain lorz!

then climb adventure now dun provide climbing shoes liaoz...but i din know...so me and li koon borrowed a size 6 climbing shoe from amir...although it could fit li koon...it could barely fit me...but for the first climb...i endure...took me super long to wear it because of the tight fit...but after the first climb...the pain from my toe was so excruciating...i just decided to climb barefoot and also on my slippers for the rest of the day...2nd day brought a pair of running shoes...haiz...but at least better than barefoot...cos very easy will get a cramp at the arch of the feet one...=P...

anyway...in summary...this is what we learnt for level 2

1. normal lead climbing
2. traversing lead climbing
3. ascending and abseiling using prusik cords
4. multi-pitch anchoring and belaying

also got to learn unofficially about self-belaying from one of js's fren...=)...

think now with level 2...might re-ignite the motivation to climb...cos can lead climb...more interesting...hahaz...then yesterday went down to peninsula plaza to get a pair of cheap climbing shoes...next time can try out while lead climbing @ safra yishun! hahaz...



my level one and level two certs!



my coyote climbing shoes with a chalk bag...



the burn mark on my calf from li koon's exhaust pipe! ouch!