SENDOFrom the wall
Short guides for logging better, sharing louder, and decoding the scene, written for climbers who’d rather be on the wall than reading about it.
Best climbing apps in 2026
A buyer’s guide to 2026’s climbing apps: Crimpd, KAYA, Lattice, LogSent, SENDO, Stōkt, TopLogger and Vertical-Life, compared on what each one is for, where it works, and what it costs.
What does “send” mean in climbing?
Send, flash, redpoint, project: what climbers mean when they say they sent it, where the word comes from, and how a send differs from a top or an attempt.
What is edging in climbing?
Edging is standing on the edge of your shoe on a small hold. How it works, when to edge instead of smear, inside versus outside edge, and why stiff shoes help.
How to choose your first climbing shoes
How to choose your first climbing shoes: fit, flat vs downturned, velcro vs lace, and when to stop renting: a plain-language buying guide for beginners.
Bouldering grades explained: V-scale, Font, and kyu
How bouldering grades work: V-scale, Font, and Japanese kyu/dan compared, with a conversion chart, and why the same grade feels different in every gym.
First time bouldering? What to expect at the gym
Going bouldering for the first time? What to wear, how a session works, falling safely, basic etiquette, and how the grades and colors on the wall work.
How often should you climb as a beginner?
Why 2–3 bouldering sessions a week beats climbing daily as a beginner: how long a session should be, how skin and tendons adapt, what pros really do, and the signs you’re overdoing it.
How to log a climb in SENDO
Logging a boulder takes one tap. Here is how the SENDO grade pad works (flash, send, or attempt), plus editing your last climb and why every entry lands offline first.
How to share your sends
Turn a logged climb into a card worth posting. A walk through SENDO’s three share styles (Spotlight, Trace, and Photo-trace), plus image and video export.
Climbing words every beginner should know
New to the bouldering wall? A plain-language glossary of the scene’s vocabulary (holds, moves, grades, and gym etiquette) straight from SENDO’s built-in Beginner zone.