What is a finger lock climbing?

For a crack climber, a finger lock is as relaxed and secure as Sunday morning. If you can insert your digits to the second or third knuckle and pull down on a constriction, that’s a finger lock. No camming or bracing action is necessary. This move can be made thumb-up or thumb-down, whichever feels natural.

Can I climb with trigger finger?

Your climbing should be unaffected as long as the locking sensation is just in the morning.

How are finger locks used in rock climbing?

Ring locks are another type of finger jam where you stack your index finger on top of your thumb inside the crack. The rest of your fingers stack, one on top of the other, in the crack, also providing leverage against the rock. When you set the ring lock, pull straight down. This is typically a very strenuous, difficult, and insecure jam.

Why are finger cracks so difficult to climb?

Footwork is often difficult in finger and off-finger cracks because they can be too narrow to get your foot into. Often you will only be able to get the tip of your toe in. Look out for wider spots or constrictions where you can get more purchase with your feet. The crux of many finger cracks is finding the most efficient sequence.

What’s the best way to climb hand cracks?

Hand-cracks tend to offer great foot placements, but you have to twist your feet into them. Start with your knee facing out like you’re sitting cross-legged, and bring your foot roughly level to your other knee. With your foot tilted sideways, pinky toe at the bottom, insert as much of your shoe into the crack as you can.

What do you call a finger lock in a crack?

Inserting finger knuckles into a constriction in the crack is known as a finger-lock. Like a solid hand-jam, a well-placed finger-lock can feel like you could hang off it all day. For a thumbs-down finger lock, look for a place in the finger crack where it constricts and start with your elbows pointing away from you.