i won't knock it, because i haven't tried it, but i don't think that static moves are a luxury, and i don't think dynamic moves are a goal. i've always been taught that static climbing is a cleaner, more energy efficient, and safer way to climb. the thing that i DO like about this exercise is that it would certainly make you look at a problem/route from a different perspective (a bit of mental exercise).

is this really the best exercise to improve climbing abilities? my instinct and logic say no, but i'll play around with the idea (in the gym or something) and let you know what i think before i completely dismiss it.

regardless, thanks for the input.

i'm not trying to dismiss anything (or get argumentative) right off the bat (see bold above). and i certainly WILL get together with some friends and give it a shot. like i said, i DO see some benefit. but i also see other (in MY opinion) more productive methods of training (especially versus single leg thing, but that's another thread).

but like i said, i'm not one to blow off a new idea; but just present what i see as flaws; perhaps for clarification, and perhaps for improvment (or maybe i just need to learn a thing or two)