Bachar ladder
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The Bachar ladder is form of rope ladder used as a training device by rock climbers
to improve overall upper body strength.
Named after noted free soloist John Bachar
, Bachar ladder's typically consist of PVC
rungs joined by webbing or cord to create an unstable structure similar to the ratlines
of a sailing ship. However, unlike ascending ratlines leaning inward using one's legs for upward progress and arms for steadying, the Bachar Ladder is typically hung at an overhanging angle of 20 degrees and climbed with arms alone.
While similar in inclination and intent to a campus board
, the Bachar ladder swings slightly even when tethered, requiring the climber to use more core tension to maintain stability.
One should use the Bachar Ladder with caution as it can cause or exacerbate tendonitis.
Rock climbing
Rock climbing also lightly called 'The Gravity Game', is a sport in which participants climb up, down or across natural rock formations or artificial rock walls. The goal is to reach the summit of a formation or the endpoint of a pre-defined route without falling...
to improve overall upper body strength.
Named after noted free soloist John Bachar
John Bachar
John Bachar was an American rock climber noted for his skill at free soloing. A fitness fanatic, he is the father of the climbing training device known as the Bachar ladder.- Biography :...
, Bachar ladder's typically consist of PVC
PVC
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rungs joined by webbing or cord to create an unstable structure similar to the ratlines
Ratlines
Ratlines, pronounced "rattlin's", are lengths of thin line tied between the shrouds of a sailing ship to form a ladder. Found on all square rigged ships, whose crews must go aloft to stow the square sails, they also appear on larger fore-and-aft rigged vessels to aid in repairs aloft or conduct a...
of a sailing ship. However, unlike ascending ratlines leaning inward using one's legs for upward progress and arms for steadying, the Bachar Ladder is typically hung at an overhanging angle of 20 degrees and climbed with arms alone.
While similar in inclination and intent to a campus board
Campus board
A campus board is a training tool that has been widely adopted to improve rock climbing performance. Typically, a user ascends or descends the campus board using only their hands. Campus boards can take a variety of different forms and may incorporate a variety of materials...
, the Bachar ladder swings slightly even when tethered, requiring the climber to use more core tension to maintain stability.
One should use the Bachar Ladder with caution as it can cause or exacerbate tendonitis.