(YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN: Basic via ferrata equipment and material<\/a>)<\/p>What is the main equipment for via ferrata (I have included a product choice for each category of equipment)? <\/p>
- Element <\/strong>mooring with energy absorber (Edelrid - Kit Ultralite 5.0<\/a>)<\/strong>Why a specific lanyard for via ferrata? It is an energy dissipator in the event of a fall. If we use a simple bungee, the fall factor will be enormous and we run the risk of breaking it or injuring our body. The different dissipation systems will make a fall risk-free. Attention: <\/strong>Never attach a lanyard strap to the harness (prevents the deployment of the energy absorber).<\/li>\n\n
- Helmet (PETZL Borea<\/a>).<\/strong><\/li>\n\n
- Belay device, descender, rope, rope clamp, carabineers (Edelrid HMS<\/a>), express belts<\/strong>tapes (SALEWA Dyneema Sling<\/strong><\/a>). We are in vertical territory and depending on the exposure we will have to have equipment to secure a section or to descend the route.<\/li>\n\n
- Harness<\/strong>. (Black Diamond, Unisex<\/a>)<\/strong> It is recommended that the harness be adjustable at the legs. <\/li>\n\n
- Gloves<\/strong> (Black Diamond Crag<\/a>)<\/strong>. Although it is not essential to wear gloves on the via ferrata, it is advisable to wear them, as they will protect your hands from blisters, calluses and other injuries.<\/li>\n\n
- Footwear (SALEWA Wildfire Edge GTX<\/a>) and mountain clothing. <\/strong><\/li>\n\n
- Glasses and front (PETZL Tikka<\/a>).<\/strong><\/li>\n\n
- Backpack (Black Diamond Rock Blitz 15<\/a>)<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>
<\/span>Technique of progression on a via ferrata<\/span><\/h2>