I will be indoor-rock climbing.
2007-06-27 12:32:24 · 6 answers · asked by J J 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Climbing
Shoes and a harness. You can get the rest at the gym probably.
2007-06-27 14:50:17 · answer #1 · answered by Nelson_DeVon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Climbing Shoes- you can use sneekers, but it's like driving a geo metro instead of a corvette.
Chalk bag- This is optional, but it also make climbing a lot more enjoyable. The gym in downtown Atlanta requires a "chalk sock" that keeps down the mess.
Harness- This is an absolute necessity unless you don't plan on climbing higher than your shoulders.
Belay Device- another neccesity for climbing high.
2007-06-30 18:46:12 · answer #2 · answered by sdenison1983 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
JJ the climbing gear that you will need depends upon the style of rock climbing that you wish to do.
If you will simply be climbing in a indoor gym you will most likely just need shoes, a chalk bag, and a harness. This will be for rope climbing of course if you plan on bouldering only you should invest in some shoes.
Check out this website as a resource: http://www.rock-climbing-for-life.com
2007-06-28 16:43:16 · answer #3 · answered by Ryan c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming you want to do something taller than bouldering...
Absolutely necessary
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Harness: be sure to get this sized...nothing is worse than pinching from a harness where you don't want!
Belay device: start with something simple like an ATC and learn how to use it
Caribeaner: to attach the belay device to your harness
INSTRUCTION!: Either from a very knowledgeable friend or from a pro at the gym. Most gyms won't let you climb there until you can demonstrate some simple knots and your belay technique anyway. If you learn this wrong, you can die, so hey...might as well do it right!
Really helpful
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Climbing shoes: check your other post for info about that
Chalk bag with chalk: again, some gyms don't allow it, but it does really help!
Hope that gets you going!
2007-07-01 10:54:28 · answer #4 · answered by cjbranch2001 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For indoor, shoes, a harness, and a chalk bag with chalk are all you need, and you might be able to rent most of that at your gym. Check with your gym about the chalk, though, because some of them don't allow chalk.
2007-06-27 22:22:42 · answer #5 · answered by Tibbs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rope, biners, atc, webbing, and you could be climbing outside. Just a suggestion!
2007-06-28 15:25:22 · answer #6 · answered by MetalMaster4x4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋