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Types of holds.— (1) Pull holds are those that are pulled down or out upon and are the easiest holds to use. They are also the most likely to break out. Push holds are pushed down upon, help the climberkeep his arms desirably low, rarely break out, but are moredifficult to hold to in case of slip. A push hold is often usedto advantage in combination with a pull hold. Friction holds are those dependent solely on the friction of hands or feet against a smooth surface. They aredifficult to use because they give a feeling of insecurity,which the climber tends to try to correct by leaning closerto the rock, thereby only increasing his insecurity. Theyoften serve well as intermediate holds, some of which willgive needed support while the climber moves over them,but would not hold him were he to stop. |
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