{"id":25808,"date":"2022-12-21T11:20:43","date_gmt":"2022-12-21T03:20:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/?p=25808"},"modified":"2022-12-27T10:25:31","modified_gmt":"2022-12-27T02:25:31","slug":"meet-the-scdf-nsman-whos-rock-climbing-to-new-heights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/meet-the-scdf-nsman-whos-rock-climbing-to-new-heights\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the SCDF NSman who\u2019s rock climbing to new heights"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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LTA (NS) Khairul Asyraf Khan Surattee discovered rock climbing in his late teens but and he hasn’t looked back since.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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TEXT: KEENAN PEREIRA<\/p>

PHOTOS: LTA (NS) KHAIRUL ASYRAF KHAN SURATTEE<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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To better understand how much stronger LTA (NS) Khairul Asyraf Khan Surattee became after he started rock climbing in junior college (JC), just look at his pull-up record. While he used to do six pull-ups, that has since swelled to 30, he says.<\/p>

But the 27-year-old didn\u2019t pick up the sport to gain muscle or physical prowess. He just thought it would be an interesting sport, he recalls. \u201cLike many other boys, I grew up crazy about football. I would play every weekend with my father and I thought I would naturally go into football during JC.\u201d But he found out early in his time at Serangoon Junior College that he was in one of the five schools that offered rock climbing as a co-curricular activity. \u201cI thought, why not just give it a try?\u201d he says.<\/p>

That began a decade-long love affair with rock climbing that continued through his National Service stint, during which he served at Tampines Fire Station. He remains with the 2nd SCDF Division as an NSman, serving as a Deputy Company Commander in the 21 Rescue Unit. Rock climbing was also a passion when he enrolled in Nanyang Technological University (NTU) to read accountancy and business \u2013 he even became the president of NTU\u2019s mountaineering club.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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His rock climbing adventures had been confined to man-made spaces like climbing walls and boulder parks. Having gained confidence in his abilities, LTA (NS) Khairul began venturing into rock climbing at natural areas. \u201cMost local climbers would know about the climb at Dairy Farm,\u201d he says, referring to a quarry in Singapore that offers climbs of up to 28 metres.<\/p>

He has also travelled to Southern China to climb. His most memorable climb was during his university days when he competed in the Overall National School Bouldering Championship \u201cV Division – Boys Team\u201d event and was crowned champion twice.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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When asked about what drives his passion for the sport, LTA (NS) Khairul points to its unique blend of mental and physical effort. Contrary to popular belief, climbers don\u2019t just climb to the top\u2014they follow different routes and paths that can differ dramatically in difficulty.<\/p>

\u201cYou may have to figure out how to make it from one point to another, even on a rock wall. That\u2019s a lot of problem-solving and split-second decision-making, which is thrilling,\u201d explains LTA (NS) Khairul, who works in the digital content and strategy arm of a global bank.<\/p>

It\u2019s no wonder then that he defines a \u201cgood climb\u201d as one filled with challenging routes. But he adds that although it may seem like a solitary sport, rock climbers also benefit from having supportive friends. \u201cI still meet a few friends whom I started climbing with in university every few weeks to climb for a few hours before we catch up over dinner. It is a great way of keeping our friendship going.\u201d<\/p>

And it\u2019s not just old friends who brighten LTA (NS) Khairul\u2019s experience. \u201cThe rock-climbing gyms I go to are buzzing with positivity; people are always cheering one another on, even amongst strangers, \u00a0and this creates a really warm environment for everybody to climb in.\u201d<\/p>

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\u201cI\u2019ve had nine years of injuries because of rock climbing,\u201d jokes LTA (NS) Khairul, who was recovering from a wrist injury when we spoke. \u201cI\u2019m still not fully recovered yet, so I can\u2019t wait to heal and get back to climbing.\u201d Here are some tips for avoiding an injury if you decide to pick up rock climbing as well:<\/p>

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  • Rest sufficiently between attempts.<\/li>
  • Climbing works very specific muscles, and many common injuries are caused by muscular imbalances. Finish every session by training the opposite muscles\u2014good exercises to consider include push ups and reverse wrist curls.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    LTA (NS) Khairul Asyraf Khan Surattee discovered rock climbing in his late teens but and he hasn’t looked back since. TEXT: KEENAN PEREIRA PHOTOS: LTA (NS) KHAIRUL ASYRAF KHAN SURATTEE To better understand how much stronger LTA (NS) Khairul Asyraf Khan Surattee became after he started rock climbing in junior college (JC), just look at his pull-up record. While he used to do six pull-ups, that has since swelled to 30, he says. But the 27-year-old didn\u2019t pick up the sport to gain muscle or physical prowess. He just thought it would be an interesting sport, he recalls. \u201cLike many other boys, I grew up crazy about football. I would play every weekend with my father and I thought I would naturally go into football during JC.\u201d But he found out early in his time at Serangoon Junior College that he was in one of the five schools that offered rock climbing as a co-curricular activity. \u201cI thought, why not just give it a try?\u201d he says. That began a decade-long love affair with rock climbing that continued through his National Service stint, during which he served at Tampines Fire Station. He remains with the 2nd SCDF Division as an NSman, serving as a Deputy Company Commander in the 21 Rescue Unit. Rock climbing was also a passion when he enrolled in Nanyang Technological University (NTU) to read accountancy and business \u2013 he even became the president of NTU\u2019s mountaineering club. PEAK SATISFACTION His rock climbing adventures had been confined to man-made spaces like climbing walls and boulder parks. Having gained confidence in his abilities, LTA (NS) Khairul began venturing into rock climbing at natural areas. \u201cMost local climbers would know about the climb at Dairy Farm,\u201d he says, referring to a quarry in Singapore that offers climbs of up to 28 metres. He has also travelled to Southern China to climb. His most memorable climb was during his university days when he competed in the Overall National School Bouldering Championship \u201cV Division – Boys Team\u201d event and was crowned champion twice. THE ONLY WAY IS UP When asked about what drives his passion for the sport, LTA (NS) Khairul points to its unique blend of mental and physical effort. Contrary to popular belief, climbers don\u2019t just climb to the top\u2014they follow different routes and paths that can differ dramatically in difficulty. \u201cYou may have to figure out how to make it from one point to another, even on a rock wall. That\u2019s a lot of problem-solving and split-second decision-making, which is thrilling,\u201d explains LTA (NS) Khairul, who works in the digital content and strategy arm of a global bank. It\u2019s no wonder then that he defines a \u201cgood climb\u201d as one filled with challenging routes. But he adds that although it may seem like a solitary sport, rock climbers also benefit from having supportive friends. \u201cI still meet a few friends whom I started climbing with in university every few weeks to climb for a few hours before we catch up over dinner. It is a great way of keeping our friendship going.\u201d And it\u2019s not just old friends who brighten LTA (NS) Khairul\u2019s experience. \u201cThe rock-climbing gyms I go to are buzzing with positivity; people are always cheering one another on, even amongst strangers, \u00a0and this creates a really warm environment for everybody to climb in.\u201d Like our stories? Subscribe to our Frontline Digital newsletters now! Simply download the\u00a0HomeTeamNS Mobile App, and update your communication preference to \u2018Receive Digital Frontline Magazine\u2019, through the App Settings. ALL IN HIS STRIDE \u201cI\u2019ve had nine years of injuries because of rock climbing,\u201d jokes LTA (NS) Khairul, who was recovering from a wrist injury when we spoke. \u201cI\u2019m still not fully recovered yet, so I can\u2019t wait to heal and get back to climbing.\u201d Here are some tips for avoiding an injury if you decide to pick up rock climbing as well: Warm up Know your level (and stick to it). Don\u2019t be too ambitious on your first attempt. Rest sufficiently between attempts. Climbing works very specific muscles, and many common injuries are caused by muscular imbalances. Finish every session by training the opposite muscles\u2014good exercises to consider include push ups and reverse wrist curls.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":25828,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[20,39],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-25808","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-close-up","category-featured"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nMeet the rock climbing SCDF NSman who\u2019s scaling new heights - Frontline<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"LTA (NS) Khairul Asyraf Khan Surattee started rock climbing in junior college, and he hasn't looked back since.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, 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