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the shizzle => diet, training and injuries => Topic started by: Miller on November 26, 2008, 11:42:25 pm

Title: The Claw
Post by: Miller on November 26, 2008, 11:42:25 pm: Hi Guys

This is my first post so I would like to say hello....so....hello.

I had my first ever go at bouldering yesterday and enjoyed it and would like to get into it (I spent my day at work reading this forum). I have had quite a serious injury (the pic below) which has left me with the "claw" - the finger is now fused in the position in the picture (5 operations later) and it did hamper me in my first attempt though I was pretty rubbish all round.

(http://a785.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/85/l_5c5dba3999cba25511a4916e848dd060.jpg)

I was just hoping to hear if anyone has had an experience of climbing with a fused and rather rubbish finger like mine and how they dealt with it - tips would be good. I would hate if this limits me before I even get started!

Thanks guys

Miller
Title: Re: The Claw
Post by: napalm_life on November 27, 2008, 12:37:39 am: Dude that looks nasty. hey you never know you may find it works to your advantage.
Title: Re: The Claw
Post by: Danger on November 27, 2008, 09:56:15 am: Tommy Caldwell sawed his own finger off -

(http://www.alpinist.com/media/ALP08/elcap.jpg)

And he seems to be doing alright i.e. various impressive feats on el cap and shagging Beth Rodden
Title: Re: The Claw
Post by: magpie on November 27, 2008, 09:58:28 am: Kevin Shield (http://adventure.visitscotland.com/news/kevin-shields/?from_page=1) seems to manage alright.So it's definitely possible. :thumbsup:

Why would you saw your own finger off? :o

Edit: I see (http://www.camp4.com/news/index.php?newsid=242) he didn't do it on purpose.
Title: Re: The Claw
Post by: SA Chris on November 27, 2008, 11:39:42 am: Can't see the pic, and quite glad, sounds nasty. Dave Musgrove Snr seems to still climb well, in spite of missing a doigt or two.

nice thing is bouldering can be enjoyed at any level, and it's not all about having strong fingers. Just get out there and enjoy it.
Title: Re: The Claw
Post by: Miller on November 27, 2008, 11:54:58 am: Good news - I can't use it as an excuse only a challenge! Off to the wall I go!

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and quite glad, sounds nasty

I pulled the ligaments in my shoulder too - that was having sex and that was really nasty - no pictures unfortunately!

Thanks guys
Title: Re: The Claw
Post by: slackline on November 27, 2008, 12:00:06 pm: Quote from: Miller on November 27, 2008, 11:54:58 am
I pulled the ligaments in my shoulder too - that was having sex and that was really nasty - no pictures unfortunately!

Sounds like your a sub :whistle:
Title: Re: The Claw
Post by: Miller on November 27, 2008, 12:08:19 pm: That's an interesting take on it.... sounds like you've been there :ang:
Title: Re: The Claw
Post by: Jaspersharpe on November 27, 2008, 12:22:03 pm: Quote from: SA Chris on November 27, 2008, 11:39:42 am

nice thing is bouldering can be enjoyed at any level, and it's not all about having strong fingers.

WHAT!!??

;)

Chris is correct Miller. Enjoy it.
Title: Re: The Claw
Post by: slackline on November 27, 2008, 12:24:47 pm: Quote from: Miller on November 27, 2008, 12:08:19 pm
That's an interesting take on it.... sounds like you've been there :ang:

I couldn't possibly divulge such personal information to a relative stranger :-[