{"id":7531,"date":"2020-03-09T07:14:15","date_gmt":"2020-03-09T06:14:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/?p=7531"},"modified":"2021-08-12T16:57:56","modified_gmt":"2021-08-12T14:57:56","slug":"equipo-de-escalada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/climbing-equipment-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Climbing gear: the 9 essentials you can't miss if you go climbing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Climbing is an exciting adventure sport, but it also involves a certain level of risk. These <strong>risks can be reduced if the correct equipment is used<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Climbing equipment is unique, both the type of footwear and other gear. This equipment makes a difference, and this difference can mean life or death. The level of safety therefore depends directly on the equipment we use.<\/p><p>The<strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/soyviajero.com\/material-escalada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> climbing equipment<\/a><\/strong> must be <strong>certified by the International Federation of Mountaineering Associations (UIAA) and the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN).<\/strong>. Before buying equipment, try the right size, as comfort is very important. There are many manufacturers of climbing equipment today. Verify their products by testing them. Companies are making durable, strong and lightweight products for climbing.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"#cascos\"><strong>Climbing helmets<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"#mosquetones\">Carabiners<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rock climbing equipment guide: the best gear for sport climbing<\/h2><p>In the past, people may have only worn trainers or socks, a hemp rope and a climbing belt. But these days, there is equipment that makes climbing not only fun, but also safe. Basic climbing gear includes: <strong>climbing shoes, harnesses, climbing rope, quickdraws, belay devices (eight, cup, gri gri), safety carabiners, helmet, sunglasses, <a href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/mountain-first-aid-kit\/\">first aid kit<\/a>cam devices (friends), crackers, tapes, etc.<\/strong>. In addition to <a href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/trekking-equipment\/\"><strong>technical clothing<\/strong><\/a>for both adverse weather conditions as well as flexible or performada. Other personal items may include: food and water, sunscreen, extra clothing, camera, tent, cooking utensils, camp cooker, sleeping bag, a knife, approach shoes and a magnesium bag.<\/p><p>There are many <strong>climbing equipment suppliers<\/strong>. Some of the most popular brands are: <strong>Petzl,<\/strong> <strong>Black Diamond, Volcom, Nixon, Oakley, Smith, Spy, The North Face, Nikita, Eagle Creek, Dakine, Mountain Hardwear and others.<\/strong>.<\/p><p class=\"has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><strong>READ ALSO:<\/strong> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/gifts-for-climbers\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The 26 best gifts for climbers &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p>With careful selection, considering performance, functionality and value for money, we have considered the following products.<\/p><p><a id=\"cascos\"><\/a><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Climbing helmets&quot; (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/climbing-helmet\/\" target=\"_blank\">Climbing helmets\".<\/a><\/h3><p>We have selected the helmet<a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=10415&amp;awinaffid=353311&amp;clickref=&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.idealo.es%2Fprecios%2F4550686%2Fblack-diamond-half-dome-blizzard-m-l.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> Black Diamond Half Dome<\/a> as our top choice for new sport climbers. With a highly adjustable suspension system and plenty of ventilation, this lightweight helmet will last for years and is suitable for all climbers.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=10415&amp;awinaffid=353311&amp;clickref=&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.idealo.es%2Fprecios%2F4550686%2Fblack-diamond-half-dome-blizzard-m-l.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Black-Diamond-Half-Dome_800x600.jpg\" alt=\"Black Diamond Half Dome\" class=\"wp-image-13881\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Black-Diamond-Half-Dome_800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Black-Diamond-Half-Dome_800x600-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Black-Diamond-Half-Dome_800x600-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Black-Diamond-Half-Dome_800x600-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Black-Diamond-Half-Dome_800x600-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Black-Diamond-Half-Dome_800x600-90x90.jpg 90w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Black-Diamond-Half-Dome_800x600-450x450.jpg 450w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Black-Diamond-Half-Dome_800x600-270x270.jpg 270w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Black-Diamond-Half-Dome_800x600-20x20.jpg 20w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Black-Diamond-Half-Dome_800x600-225x225.jpg 225w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Black-Diamond-Half-Dome_800x600-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Black-Diamond-Half-Dome_800x600-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Black-Diamond-Half-Dome_800x600-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=10415&amp;awinaffid=353311&amp;clickref=&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.idealo.es%2Fprecios%2F4550686%2Fblack-diamond-half-dome-blizzard-m-l.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Black Diamond Half Dome<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><p><a id=\"mosquetones\"><\/a><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carabiners<\/h3><p>To begin sport climbing, you will need one carabiner to anchor the belayer for descents and approximately 4 more on hand for use in anchors, top-rope rigging, and more. For use with the belayer or belay device we recommend a wide pear-shaped carabiner.<\/p><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2JL15uT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Black Diamond Rocklock Magnetron <\/a>locks automatically and you can operate it with one hand, an additional safety measure, as the carabiners are sometimes forgotten to be screwed in, with the risk that this entails.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2JL15uT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Black-Diamond-Rocklock-Magnetron_800x600.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Black-Diamond-Rocklock-Magnetron_800x600.png 800w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Black-Diamond-Rocklock-Magnetron_800x600-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Black-Diamond-Rocklock-Magnetron_800x600-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Black-Diamond-Rocklock-Magnetron_800x600-450x338.png 450w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Black-Diamond-Rocklock-Magnetron_800x600-225x169.png 225w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Black-Diamond-Rocklock-Magnetron_800x600-20x15.png 20w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Black-Diamond-Rocklock-Magnetron_800x600-128x96.png 128w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Black-Diamond-Rocklock-Magnetron_800x600-600x450.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>You will also often need a carabiner to attach a top rope, for climbing on <em><strong>top rope<\/strong><\/em>.  Since the rope will pass through these carabiners, you need models that provide enough surface area for the rope to slide through. Carabiner type carabiners <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2XnJtIw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Metolius Element Key Lock<\/a> are a good choice.<\/p><p>Finally, at the belay you may need carabiners to attach to the anchors (in sport, you will usually find fixed carabiners at the belay). Generally these will be threaded safety carabiners, but the size does not need to be as large as the previous ones. A model similar to the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2EHA1Zc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Black Diamond Positron<\/a> may be the correct one.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/climbing-insurer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Climbing belay devices&quot; (opens in a new tab)\">Climbing belayers\".<\/a><\/h3><p>Two safety devices (securing devices) have been selected: the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2HIwoEp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Petzl GriGri 2<\/a> assisted braking device and the Black Diamond ATC-Guide. For belaying, both devices are sufficient, but the GriGri 2 has the added safety benefit of locking the rope when a climber falls.  <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2HIwoEp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Petzl-Grigri-2_800x600.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16049\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Petzl-Grigri-2_800x600.png 800w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Petzl-Grigri-2_800x600-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Petzl-Grigri-2_800x600-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Petzl-Grigri-2_800x600-450x338.png 450w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Petzl-Grigri-2_800x600-225x169.png 225w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Petzl-Grigri-2_800x600-20x15.png 20w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Petzl-Grigri-2_800x600-128x96.png 128w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Petzl-Grigri-2_800x600-600x450.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>Although the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2EHQJYL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ATC-Guide<\/a> has no assisted braking\/locking mechanism during belaying, it is more recommended than the GriGri 2 for classic climbing, because of its dynamic and progressive braking and because it can be used with double ropes and for functions such as rappelling. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2EHQJYL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Black-Diamond-ATC-Guide_800x600.png\" alt=\"Black Diamond ATC-Guide\" class=\"wp-image-16052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Black-Diamond-ATC-Guide_800x600.png 800w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Black-Diamond-ATC-Guide_800x600-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Black-Diamond-ATC-Guide_800x600-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Black-Diamond-ATC-Guide_800x600-450x338.png 450w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Black-Diamond-ATC-Guide_800x600-225x169.png 225w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Black-Diamond-ATC-Guide_800x600-20x15.png 20w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Black-Diamond-ATC-Guide_800x600-128x96.png 128w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Black-Diamond-ATC-Guide_800x600-600x450.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Black Diamond ATC-Guide<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Many sport climbers use the GriGri 2 but keep an ATC-Guide attached to their harnesses for rappelling. An alternative to the ATC-Guide is the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2XcNhw9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Petzl Reverso 4<\/a> - these two devices are almost identical in functionality and price. It is our suggestion to have both: a GriGri 2 and an ATC-style security device.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/climbing-climbing-cat-feet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Cat&#039;s Feet&quot; (opens in a new tab)\">Cat's Feet\".<\/a><\/h3><p>Cats feet vary depending on the style of climbing; hard bouldering will need a more aggressive shoe with less tension than if you are spending hours on a wall where you will probably want a more comfortable option.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2YX4NW0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Five-Ten-Anasazi-Pink_800x600.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Five-Ten-Anasazi-Pink_800x600.png 800w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Five-Ten-Anasazi-Pink_800x600-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Five-Ten-Anasazi-Pink_800x600-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Five-Ten-Anasazi-Pink_800x600-450x338.png 450w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Five-Ten-Anasazi-Pink_800x600-225x169.png 225w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Five-Ten-Anasazi-Pink_800x600-20x15.png 20w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Five-Ten-Anasazi-Pink_800x600-128x96.png 128w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Five-Ten-Anasazi-Pink_800x600-600x450.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>If we are looking for high levels of performance and comfort in a single design, a good choice is the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2YX4NW0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Five Ten Anasazi Pink<\/a>an all-terrain model<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/climbing-harnesses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Harnesses&quot; (opens in a new tab)\">Harnesses\".<\/a><\/h3><p>For an affordable entry-level option, we suggest the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2W3bPX8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Black Diamond Momentum <\/a>for men and the<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2HHXefQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> BD Primrose<\/a> for women. At less than 60 euros, these harnesses are very affordable and provide similar comfort and performance to many harnesses at twice the price. If you're looking for a step up, we suggest the ultra-light Petzl Hirundos, a very lightweight, sport-specific option.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2W3bPX8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Black-Diamond-Momentum_800x800.jpg\" alt=\"Black Diamond Momentum\" class=\"wp-image-16072\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Black-Diamond-Momentum_800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Black-Diamond-Momentum_800x800-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Black-Diamond-Momentum_800x800-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Black-Diamond-Momentum_800x800-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Black-Diamond-Momentum_800x800-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Black-Diamond-Momentum_800x800-90x90.jpg 90w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Black-Diamond-Momentum_800x800-450x450.jpg 450w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Black-Diamond-Momentum_800x800-270x270.jpg 270w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Black-Diamond-Momentum_800x800-20x20.jpg 20w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Black-Diamond-Momentum_800x800-225x225.jpg 225w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Black-Diamond-Momentum_800x800-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Black-Diamond-Momentum_800x800-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Black-Diamond-Momentum_800x800-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2W3bPX8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Black <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2W3bPX8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">D<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2W3bPX8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iamond Momentum<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Express tapes<\/h3><p>We recommend a complete express set that is light and easy to handle. The set of <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Wx1Hu3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edelrid E<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Wx1Hu3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">xpress offers an excellent starting point. It is competitively priced, the trigger of a<\/a>lambre makes them light.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Wx1Hu3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Edelrid-Express_800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16075\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Edelrid-Express_800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Edelrid-Express_800x600-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Edelrid-Express_800x600-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Edelrid-Express_800x600-450x338.jpg 450w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Edelrid-Express_800x600-225x169.jpg 225w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Edelrid-Express_800x600-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Edelrid-Express_800x600-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Edelrid-Express_800x600-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>For some climbing routes, 12 belays are sufficient, but you may need up to 16 depending on the route. It is suggested that you accompany short belays with longer ones, in order to guide the rope properly. The longer ones help to reduce rope drag (excess friction) on certain sections of the route.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/rope-climbing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Climbing ropes\".<\/a><\/h3><p>Are you going to climb with the rope from above, in <em>top rope<\/em>? In that case it would be more convenient to opt for a rope of more than 10 mm width (such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/30TeJl4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Petzl Club 10 mm<\/a>) due to the additional wear and tear on the rope.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2WzdSGN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Petzl-Cuerdas-Arial-9.5-Mm_600x800.jpg\" alt=\"Petzl Arial 9.5 mm\" class=\"wp-image-16083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Petzl-Cuerdas-Arial-9.5-Mm_600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Petzl-Cuerdas-Arial-9.5-Mm_600x800-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Petzl-Cuerdas-Arial-9.5-Mm_600x800-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Petzl-Cuerdas-Arial-9.5-Mm_600x800-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Petzl-Cuerdas-Arial-9.5-Mm_600x800-20x27.jpg 20w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Petzl-Cuerdas-Arial-9.5-Mm_600x800-72x96.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2WzdSGN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Petzl Arial 9.5 mm<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><p>If you are looking for a higher performance climbing rope, try the<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2WzdSGN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> Petzl Arial 9.5 mm<\/a>a lightweight, durable and versatile rope. On most climbing routes, a 60 metre rope is sufficient. But, 70 metre ropes (even now 80m) are becoming increasingly common and the added length often provides benefits on multi-pitch climbs and while rappelling.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Magnesium bag<\/h3><p>Magnesium helps us to increase our grip on the rock. This is especially important in hot climates and high temperatures, when sweaty hands can be a problem. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2HIuLXb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/8bplus-bolsa-magnesio_800x600.jpg\" alt=\"8bplus magnesium bag\" class=\"wp-image-16085\" width=\"670\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/8bplus-bolsa-magnesio_800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/8bplus-bolsa-magnesio_800x600-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/8bplus-bolsa-magnesio_800x600-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/8bplus-bolsa-magnesio_800x600-450x338.jpg 450w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/8bplus-bolsa-magnesio_800x600-225x169.jpg 225w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/8bplus-bolsa-magnesio_800x600-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/8bplus-bolsa-magnesio_800x600-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/8bplus-bolsa-magnesio_800x600-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>8bplus magnesium bag<\/figcaption><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/climbing-backpack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Climbing backpack&quot; (opens in new tab)\">Climbing backpack\".<\/a><\/h3><p>Climbing equipment should be carried with care, as it should remain with you until you reach the top. You can anchor some of it in your harness, thus keeping your upper body relatively free. 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