Safety First With Rock Climbing Gear
Safety First With Rock Climbing Gear
Rock climbing is often portrayed as a very risky sport that has a significant risk of injury or death. While it is true that this is by no means a safe sport that anyone can participate in, the risk of mishaps reduces significantly when you are using the right rock climbing gear.
Using the right type of gear will help protect you and improve your climb. The type of gear you need is be dictated by the type of rock climbing you will be embarking on. Research the type of equipment that you should be using before going out to purchase any rock climbing gear.
Climbing Shoes
Climbing shoes are extremely important when rock climbing. There are several different types of shoes that you can buy when stocking up on rock climbing gear. Depending on the type of terrain and the type of climbing you will be undertaking you will need to choose your shoes accordingly. Once you have found the right type make sure that you have a good fit.
The Harness
The harness is probably one of the most important pieces of rock climbing gear you will purchase. The quality of your harness could very well save your life. Climbing harnesses have evolved to fit different types of climbing. If you intend to mostly participate in gym or indoor climbing then you will need something lightweight.
For long climbs or climbs where you may be out the whole day you need to look for a harness that will provide you comfort. Similarly you can find a harness designed specifically for multi pitch aid routes. If you are not sure about the type of harness you need talk to a more experienced climber. It is important to know the exact kind of harness you will need for a climb.
Adding On
As you learn more about rock climbing and rock climbing gear you will want to add more equipment to your personal store of rock climbing gear. One piece of equipment that is always worth having is a piece of rope meant for rock climbing. Having your own rope means that you will always know the condition and reliability of your rope.
If you are still unsure what you should have when rock climbing it is worth taking some basic lessons to learn about important safety rock climbing gear. This will help you to better decide what is necessary for your next climb.
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