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Am I to fat and old?

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Been big and climbing trees possible I've done it for over 20 years I was tubby farm lad when I started now I'm a heavy tree man but but been bigger is definitely not a advantage 6ft and over 20st then adding all the ppe and climbing kit and saw it's a lot to haul round a tree day after day I have always loved lifting weights the two things lifting and climbing just dont go together cardio would be my best advice to anyone whatever age u get into climbing build your endurance and weight related strength up as much as u can
6ft4 I nearly shrank ?
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Mick Dempsey
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I wouldn’t pursue the climbing thing, takes a long time to become competent to become employable and the money isn’t stellar unless you’re running your own thing (meaning more time taken)  

Steve Bullman
Steve Bullman

i've known a few larger climbers in my time who seem to get around a tree. Maybe not as well as someone fitter.   However, you've lost 15kg, you're obviously doing something right and have t

billpierce
billpierce

Book yourself on a climbing course or pay a subbie climber for a day to take you for a decent days climbing, you'll soon know if you want to do more! Know a few folk who really liked the look of it,

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