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<blockquote data-quote="Khaalis" data-source="post: 1523716" data-attributes="member: 2167">Since I agree with most of what Cyberzombie said, I will only add the following in response to your above comment.As a part-time rockclimber myself, I can see how a dwarf would climb well.&nbsp; Climbing is both a balance of physical strength as well as skill. It has little if anything to do with grace or dexterity.&nbsp; In the case of a dwarf - their strong,&nbsp; stocky builds would be highly advantagious when climbing. They have a lower center of gravity which makes centering their balance on their feet much easier (this is incredibly important). Their height doesnt really come into play as they are not that much shorter than a human, and what they lack in height is made up for in muscle density. Thus searching for handholds is a give and take, they may not be able to reach as far, but they can instead find and use holds that a weaker climber might not be able to. Anywho - JHMO.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Khaalis, post: 1523716, member: 2167"] Since I agree with most of what Cyberzombie said, I will only add the following in response to your above comment. As a part-time rockclimber myself, I can see how a dwarf would climb well. Climbing is both a balance of physical strength as well as skill. It has little if anything to do with grace or dexterity. In the case of a dwarf - their strong, stocky builds would be highly advantagious when climbing. They have a lower center of gravity which makes centering their balance on their feet much easier (this is incredibly important). Their height doesnt really come into play as they are not that much shorter than a human, and what they lack in height is made up for in muscle density. Thus searching for handholds is a give and take, they may not be able to reach as far, but they can instead find and use holds that a weaker climber might not be able to. Anywho - JHMO. [/QUOTE]

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