In case you're interested in the another climber's answers: 1. Yes. Bouldering is one type of rock climbing. 2. Very occasionally. It does limit flexibility s

In case you're interested in the another climber's answers: 1. Yes. Bouldering is one type of rock climbing. 2. Very occasionally. It does limit flexibility somewhat, but I wouldn't skip climbing because I forgot my shorts. 3. Both. 4. They're great. Just make sure to get outside eventually! (edit: formatting)