Gear


In Rock Climbing there are many different types of gear you need to use. In trad climbing you need a lot more gear than if you were just bouldering. In bouldering the most gear you need on you is chalk in a chalk bag! Whereas, in trad climbing you need a humongous amount which can weigh you down quiet a bit!

List of Gear: Belay plates, Carabiners, Harness, Helmet, Climbing Ropes, Chalk/Chalk Bags,Crash Pads, Bags, Bolts and Hangers, Tools, Pulleys, Slings, Climbing Shoes, Mountaineering Boots and Holds.

 

Knot: Figure of Eight.

This is a safety knot that climbers use to tie into their harness which is attached to the dead point on the wall. You have to make sure all of your knots are fully secure and that they are completed correctly. Many of these knots can and will untie under any pressure so always check all your knots and carabiners and gear in extremely secure before your ascend or descend.

Rule: Always double check your partners gear and let them double check yours!

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