Boulder Basics: Overhangs is 2 week course which follows on well from the Boulder Basics: Slabby and Vertical Walls session.
This course covers everything you need to know when it comes to beginner overhang technique and allows you time to practise and build on what you’ve learnt as the weeks progress. Both sessions are 1.5 hours and include a warm up and cool down to finish.
Week 1: Efficiency- Learn steep techniques and how to use momentum
Week 2: Balance- Learn how to flag to stay in balance and save energy on overhangs
1:6
16+ yrs
Shoes and chalk included
1.5hrs x 2 sessions
Beginner
Participants: There will be up to 6 people on this session.
Discounted Sessions: Discount applies to those with a Pre-Paid (Annual or 1 Month) or Monthly Membership. It does NOT apply to Punch Card or Pay-As-You-Go customers.
Ages: 16+ years
Location: Flashpoint Cardiff
Parking: There is plenty of parking at Freemans Parc and the car park has no time limit or closing hours.
Please Arrive 10 Minutes Early: it takes time to fit your climbing shoes, check your paperwork, etc, before your session starts.
After this session you should feel that you have a solid understanding of how to use the bouldering walls as well as have learnt techniques and skills that you can continue to practice.
You can progress these skills during our socials, in your own personal climbing, on an Up Your Grade course or a 1:1 coaching session will push you even further!
You can cancel your bookings so long as you give us reasonable notice. This is different depending on what type of session you have booked.
Single Sessions: 72 hrs notice required
Parties: 7 days notice required.
Term Bookings: 7 days notice required (from the first session)
Contact Us to cancel or change your booking.
Please arrive 10 minutes early – it takes a little time to check your paperwork and get your shoes fitted.
Getting here: We are easy to get to via car, train, or on foot. Find us on google maps Here
Parking: There is plenty of parking at Freemans Parc and the car park has no time limit or closing hours.
What to wear: Wear loose comfortable clothing (what you would wear to the gym). It can be a little chilly in the winter, so make sure you have some warm clothes. However, you will warm up while climbing – wearing ‘layers’ that can be added or removed as required is ideal. Please bring some thin socks to wear with the climbing shoes.
Lockers: We have free to use lockers, which require your own padlocks (available at reception). However we cannot take responsibility for your valuables, so ideally do not bring anything of significant value to the centre.
Café: We have a great café serving coffee, cake and soft drinks.
Gift Vouchers: Please book using your voucher by calling us on 029 2233 7227 or booking in person.
Participants: There will be up to 6 people on this session.
Discounted Sessions: Discount applies to those with a Pre-Paid (Annual or 1 Month) or Monthly Membership. It does NOT apply to Punch Card or Pay-As-You-Go customers.
Ages: 16+ years
Location: Flashpoint Cardiff
Parking: There is plenty of parking at Freemans Parc and the car park has no time limit or closing hours.
Please Arrive 10 Minutes Early: it takes time to fit your climbing shoes, check your paperwork, etc, before your session starts.
After this session you should feel that you have a solid understanding of how to use the bouldering walls as well as have learnt techniques and skills that you can continue to practice.
You can progress these skills during our socials, in your own personal climbing, on an Up Your Grade course or a 1:1 coaching session will push you even further!
You can cancel your bookings so long as you give us reasonable notice. This is different depending on what type of session you have booked.
Single Sessions: 72 hrs notice required
Parties: 7 days notice required.
Term Bookings: 7 days notice required (from the first session)
Contact Us to cancel or change your booking.
Please arrive 10 minutes early – it takes a little time to check your paperwork and get your shoes fitted.
Getting here: We are easy to get to via car, train, or on foot. Find us on google maps Here
Parking: There is plenty of parking at Freemans Parc and the car park has no time limit or closing hours.
What to wear: Wear loose comfortable clothing (what you would wear to the gym). It can be a little chilly in the winter, so make sure you have some warm clothes. However, you will warm up while climbing – wearing ‘layers’ that can be added or removed as required is ideal. Please bring some thin socks to wear with the climbing shoes.
Lockers: We have free to use lockers, which require your own padlocks (available at reception). However we cannot take responsibility for your valuables, so ideally do not bring anything of significant value to the centre.
Café: We have a great café serving coffee, cake and soft drinks.
Gift Vouchers: Please book using your voucher by calling us on 029 2233 7227 or booking in person.
