Get out of the gym and into rock climbing
If you think about exercising and immediately cringe at the thought of those spinning machines and treadmills in a stuffy gym, try opening your mind and start an outdoor activity such as ROCK CLIMBING.
What most people don't realise is that this kind of fun activity is as much, if not more, physical activity than any session inside a gym. Unlike the gym, the best thing about it is that when you're busy climbing a rock face, you're probably not thinking "come on, one more set", you're just enjoying yourself, sharing and having fun.
If you have already decided that you want to start climbing, bear in mind that rock climbing is not a cheap sportIf you are not prepared for the costs associated with the sport, you had better be prepared for the costs. It's not cheap and that's mainly due to the safety requirements your team must have, if you do not want to find yourself in situations that could cause you great physical harm.
And so, for any first-time rock climber, the first step in their great outdoor adventure is the purchase of climbing equipment.
Finding rock climbing equipment is a simple task. Any major sporting goods shop will have most of what you need. You can also find your gear in online shops. The price of your basic equipment will probably be in the region of 600 euros for the harness, helmet, rope and express straps.among other items, considering quality material. Unless you are absolutely sure of what you need and what size it is, you should first consider buying from the physical specialty shop. You should make sure that everything you buy fits your needs as well as possible.
You may be faced with the decision of what kind of equipment to buy and which items are most important. First of all, everything is equally important, but one thing that many people don't pay as much attention to is the importance of climbing shoes, the so-called cat's feet. The grip they offer is second to none and you will need all the grip you can get when climbing outdoors on rock, as your life is at stake.
The rest of your equipment is self-explanatory, but taking a good class and spending time in the shop is vital to make sure you don't forget anything. You will need rope, a harness, a belay device (eight or better a peltz gri), quickdraws and don't forget your helmet and climbing shoes..
Another important aspect that has emerged in recent years when choosing your equipment is the environmental impact it leaves on the rocks you are climbing. Important anchors such as nails, which are widely used in classic climbing, are being replaced by cam anchors, the famous friends, or by crackers. Recent developments such as spring-loaded cam devices have made them less necessary. If you are just starting out in climbing, you will not use this type of equipment for more experienced climbers in classic or mountain climbing.
We recommend that you start with someone experienced. If you take climbing lessons, be sure to ask about "clean" climbing and how it differs from simple climbing. sport climbing. Rock climbing is a wonderful sport enjoyed by millions of people around the world. It is effective for keeping fit and having fun at the same time. However, make sure you know exactly what you need.
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