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Nothing interesting that hasn't been mentioned, but:

Snowboarding

XC a lot, most weekends - a bit of DH occasionally

Climbing - quite a lot at the moment but it goes in waves. I'll go loads for 3-4 months and then get bored and not go for 6 months.

Guitar, same again really. Go through periods of playing for at least an hour a day, and then months without touching it.

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I want to get into climbing but i don't really know where to start. When i'm back in Bradford i guess i could go to Leeds indoor thingy but i would like to start while i'm at uni in Lincoln. I've always been the sort of person who likes climbing things just to see whats up there, my recent games of "lava floor" have given my an added buzz as i managed to get from my front door to the attic without touching the floor.

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I want to get into climbing but i don't really know where to start. When i'm back in Bradford i guess i could go to Leeds indoor thingy but i would like to start while i'm at uni in Lincoln. I've always been the sort of person who likes climbing things just to see whats up there, my recent games of "lava floor" have given my an added buzz as i managed to get from my front door to the attic without touching the floor.

You'll probably like it then. I'm always climbing on stuff (especially when drunk). Best if you've got a friend to go with, go to an indoor wall and do some bouldering (basically climbing without ropes - just a big soft mat and not as high). You usually have to blag it and say you've been before and knowhow to tie knots etc (this is where it helps to have a friend who knows the deal). Otherwise you'll have to fork out for a beginner course or whatever which can be pretty pricey.

With bouldering you don't need a harness or any experience really. You can do it in trainers too if you like, but you should be able to hire climbing shoes for a few quid.

EDIT: Actually, scrap all that, just join the climbing club at uni.

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You'll probably like it then. I'm always climbing on stuff (especially when drunk). Best if you've got a friend to go with, go to an indoor wall and do some bouldering (basically climbing without ropes - just a big soft mat and not as high). You usually have to blag it and say you've been before and knowhow to tie knots etc (this is where it helps to have a friend who knows the deal). Otherwise you'll have to fork out for a beginner course or whatever which can be pretty pricey.

With bouldering you don't need a harness or any experience really. You can do it in trainers too if you like, but you should be able to hire climbing shoes for a few quid.

EDIT: Actually, scrap all that, just join the climbing club at uni.

Ive been climbing once and it was amazing, i loved it so much, it was the indoor place in liverpool, i shocked my self and was surprising good at it lol

didnt relise how much strength it takes

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