bouldering
Sport originally derived from sport climbing, consisting in short sequences of "moves" (movements of the arms allowing the body to be moved up a climbing wall, a rock boulder or even a house wall) that requires huge levels of
strenght on the forearms & fingers, and different special tecniques. This sequence is normally called a "problem". The
climber is not
roped, and the only protection allowed is a thick
foam mattress called "crashpad".
Bouldering problems rarely go higher than 3 or 4 meters above the ground. "Solving" a problems often forces to make unlikely movements, like "pinching" a hold with your heels, or literally jumping from hold to hold (doing a "
dyno"). Style is important, but what really counts is to reach the last hold (the "top")Bouldering was developed in the 60's in France and in California (by
John Gill, the "
human fly") as a pastime for bored rock climbers in off-season. In the 90's, however, the growth of indoor climbing walls (often homemade) and
rock climbing gyms has made
bouldering popular with the urban / hip-hop crowd, transforming it - in France and UK - in a "signature" sport like skateboarding. Part of the popularity of bouldering is due to the fact that it's being quite cheap - the only thing you need is a pair of climbing shoes (and the crashpad if you're bouldering outdoor).There's a lively competition circuit around the world, and there are now bouldering sites (often simple concrete walls) almost in every city of the world. In fact, bouldering is now more a urban sport than an outdoor activity.
bouldering
by zombieman on Mar 29, 2018 03:52:49
Example:
Dude... I was totally bouldering with
Jared last night and it was WAY hot, but now my
ballbag is all
bruised.
bouldering
by MoreGangstaThanYou on Mar 28, 2007 01:17:45
Only the absolute most gangsta sport in the entire world. Duh.
Basicly, climbing to the top of
big rocks. Really big rocks are called
highballs. And you don't climb a boulder; you "send" it.
The great thing about it is that all you need is a chalkbag(Prefarably filled), climbing shoes and a crash pad. If you're
thrifty all under $200 bucks--and they last forever.
Bouldered
by Ryan H. K. on Mar 11, 2008 02:59:47
There are 4 words for kinds of hard earth matter:
pebbles, rocks,
stones, and
boulders. correct?
So why always say "I am stoned" when you are so ripped that you can barely function? the word "stoned" is too general
Example:
"Hey dude, you
ripped right now?"
-"Yeah man, I'm
bouldered!"
"Damn, what are you doing?"
-"
Uhh. sitting. TV is cool"
Boulder
by 'rado on Oct 18, 2004 02:09:48
A city in
Colorado, home of the University of Colorado.
A crazy town consisting of primarily hippies, stoners, a couple of rich areas, and of course, the college. Very large
party school.
Example:
Hey John, been up to Boulder lately? I hear there was a massive
couch burning yesterday, until they realized that all
the reefer was
going up too.
Boulder
by Phinelli on Feb 06, 2010 13:11:29
A Town in Colorado consisting of 8 miles surrounded by reality where the residents are more concerned about the
voting rights of their pets than the common good..
A town where wild
oats started the craze of overpaying for healthy food...
A Town where marijuana is a staple in everyone's
medicine cabinet.
Example:
What are you doing this weekend? - I am going up to a place where I can buy a $50
quart of
tofu and $5
dime bag of weed...
Oh, you mean Boulder?