Cling

In bouldering, a "cling" refers to a type of hold that climbers grasp with their fingers, using friction and strength. Climbers typically use their fingertips to grip the hold, applying pressure to maintain stability and control. Clings require good finger strength and technique to ensure a secure grasp while moving or maintaining position on the boulder problem.

Examples

When Sarah climbed the V4 route, she used a cling to hold onto a small edge. Mark managed to cling to a tiny crimp on the overhang, securing his balance before pushing upward. Emma's fingers were burning, but she found a cling on the slippery sloper and held tight to avoid falling. James needed to cling to a shallow pocket to make it past the crux of the bouldering problem.