Summary: On the 2016 World Cup Season, economic structures of climbing around the globe, and why a love for traveling is a good tool to have during the IFSC season<br> **This episode is sponsored by <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/Jtree" target="_blank">Joshua Tree Skin Care</a>, <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/Powercompany" target="_blank">Power Company Climbing</a>, and <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/Gnarly" target="_blank">Gnarly Nutrition</a>. Support this podcast by entering “chalktalk” at checkout for up to 20% off you next order!**<br> Listen on the player at the top of the page or find us on <a title="itunes!" href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chalk-talk-climbing-industry/id896012347?mt=2" target="_blank">itunes!</a><br> <br> Show Notes for episode with Udo Neumann:<br> <br> * The trials and tribulations of attending a competition in Navi Mumbai, India<br> * What makes a good world cup, and what makes a bad one: from India, to Japan, to Baku, to Munich<br> * Some of the downsides of the Kazo, Japan competition<br> * Chinese hospitality at the competitions for athletes and coaches, and the great internet firewall that the media has to contend with<br> * Russian strength and aversion to sickness<br> * How the economic differences for gyms and climbing teams and how they differ between Europe, Japan, and the United States<br> * Where the United States is lacking on the international stage<br> * Why US support of athletes from brands and sponsors seems to be behind the rest of the world<br> * How German youth climbing teams can charge as little as $50/month for their programs<br> * The richness of experience in traveling and competing throughout the entire World Cup Circuit<br> * Why the routesetting factor matters; aka: knowing your routesetters, knowing their styles, and knowing their mindsets<br> * Who the World Cup routesetters are, and what they are known for<br> * How hold, and what companies the setters are using, matter<br> * What is a more important strength in these competitions, old school crimp strength, or new school dynamics<br> <br> Related Links for Udo Neumann:<br> <br> * International Federation of Sport Climbing website | <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/IFSCwebsite">www.ifsc-climbing.com</a><br> * Udo Neumann website | <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/Udowebsite">www.udini.com</a><br> * Udo Neumann Facebook | <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/udofb">www.facebook.com</a><br> * Joshua Tree Skin Care | <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/Jtree" target="_blank">www.JTreeLife.com</a> *[sponsored] (enter ‘chalktalk’ for 2o% discount)*<br> * Gnarly Nutrition | <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/Gnarly" target="_blank">www.GoGnarly.com</a> *[sponsored] (enter ‘chalktalk’ for 20% discount)*<br> * Power Company | <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/Powercompany">www.PowerCompanyClimbing.com</a> *[sponsored] (enter ‘chalktalk’ for 20% discount)*<br> <br> Related Chalk Talk Podcast Episodes for Udo Neumann:<br> <br> * 2016 World Cup Roundups: <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/2016-world-cup-roundup-meiringen-ifsc/" target="_blank">Meiringen, Switzerland</a> and <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/2016-world-cup-roundup-kazo-climbing-ifsc/" target="_blank">Kazo, Japan</a><br> * <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/sean-mccoll-american-ninja-warrior-ifsc-world-cup-climbing/" target="_blank">Ep.53 w/ Sean McColl, The Canadian Powerhouse</a><br> * <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/alex-puccio-climbing-injury-world-cup-ifsc/" target="_blank">Ep.43 w/ Alex Puccio “Road to Recovery”</a><br> * <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/heiko-wilhelm-beyond-the-face-climbing/" target="_blank">Ep.36 w/ Heiko Wilhelm “Beyond the Face”</a><br> * <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/shauna-coxsey-ifsc-climbing/" target="_blank">Ep.</a>
