There is two types of hand jams in rock climbing - Thumb-up hand jam - jamming the hand in a small crack with the thumb in an upward position, enabling greater reach between holds. And the thumb-down hand jam - as with the thumb-up hand jam, but with the thumb placed downwards, a less maneuverable but more secure hold.

You think trails need to be wider so people can walk while holding hands

You think reflectors need to be placed on rocks every 5 feet so people can climb at night with flashlights

You think rocks should be stacked in a more orderly fashion.

You think it is kinky to wear a harness

You think it is okay to use your dog on belay.

You think that you think you don't need a helmet.

You have to unwind your climbing rope from your SUV's winch.

You think escalators would help while rock climbing.

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