What makes a good climber?

Rock climbing is a complex sport and there are clearly many factors that impact our performance. Which are the most important, and what can we train to improve our sport climbing or bouldering grade? Small climbers will complain that it is height, heavy climbers, weight. Others point to flawless technique and mental strength. But which are really the most important? There have been many studies done on the subject, some scientific, some less so.

What makes a good climber?

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