| Rock climbing is a sport that involves climbing steep | | | | sewn runners, helmets, climbing harnesses (fully |
| rocky terrain. It is a very exciting sport that involves | | | | adjustable or partly adjustable), climbing screws, |
| a lot of physical exertion and challenge. However, | | | | pulleys, trekking pole, pitons, haul bag, bouldering mat, |
| rock climbing can be very dangerous, if not done | | | | and holds. Special training equipment for climbing |
| properly. There are basically two kinds of rock | | | | includes: grip savers, fingerboards, campus boards and |
| climbing: aid climbing (use of gears like rope, ladders | | | | more. Check out the equipment before buying it. It |
| and bolts) and free climbing (no gear is used except | | | | should be safe, comfortable and the right size.Some |
| for safety). Other kinds of rock climbing are: sport | | | | of the most popular rock climbing gear brands are: |
| climbing, top-rope climbing, solo climbing, bouldering, | | | | Black Diamond, Volcom, Nixon, Oakley, Smith, Spy, |
| traditional climbing, mountaineering and indoor climbing. | | | | The North Face, Nikita, Eagle Creek, Dakine, Mountain |
| There are certain techniques generally used for rock | | | | Hardwear and others. Climbing equipment has to be |
| climbing: tying in, leading, abseiling, lowering and others. | | | | certified by the International Federation of |
| Using the right kind of gear not only makes rock | | | | Mountaineering Associations (UIAA) and the European |
| climbing easier, but also safe. Some basic rock | | | | Committee for Standardization (CEN). Rock climbing |
| climbing equipment includes: ropes, cords, webbing, | | | | equipment can also be purchased online. Some rock |
| carabiners, harnesses, belay devices (sticht plate, | | | | climbing clubs lend most of the required gear for their |
| ATC, Gri-Gri, Figure Eight), Descenders (figure eight, | | | | members. There are also stores that rent out |
| rescue eight, ATC), Ascenders, protection devices | | | | climbing gear. |
| (nuts, hexcenters, spring loaded camming devices), | | | | |