· Carabiners: These are metal loops with spring-loaded openings used as connectors. They are also known as biners.
More commonly known rock climbing gear includes shoes, gloves, helmets, resin and chalk. Climbing shoes are specifically designed foot wear for climbing. They increase your grip and are usually thin with a snug fit. There are other types of shoes used for edging and smearing.
· Rope, cord and webbing: There are two classes of rope used in climbing, static and dynamic. Dynamic rope is used to absorb the energy of falling climbers, the rope stretches reducing the force. While static rope stretch much less and are used as fixed rope and anchoring systems. Webbing is often used to extend the distance between protection and a tie-in point. It can also be used to create a harness to carry equipment.
· Ascenders: This is a mechanical device used to ascend a rope. They require less effort, are strong and fast.
There are mixed feelings about gloves, specifically belay gloves as some climbers say that they reduce your grip. Other climbers say they are great for lowering a climber without getting rope burn.
Rock climbing gear encompasses a large list of equipment. From rope, draws, carabiners, harnesses, to ascenders, descenders and protection devices. Below you will find descriptions and uses for some of the rock climbing gear that every climber should know about!
Chalk improves your grip and absorbs sweat. Resin is usually used to increase friction between your shoes and the rock as it provides a stickier surface.
· Descenders: Also called Rappel Devices. These are basically friction brakes which are used for descending ropes.
There are several types of rock climbing, trad, sport, aid, and bouldering. There are some commonalities but each are unique. Each type requires certain equipment, or rock climbing gear.
· Harnesses: This is used to attach rope to a person. Most harnesses are worn around the pelvic area although there are other types available.
· Protection Devices include nuts, hexcentrics, spring loaded camming devices and tricams.
Take copies of all important documents and keep them in separate places, that way, if you lose one lot, you still have the information.Prior to travel make a list of any emergency numbers you might need, these may include the number to call if your credit card gets stolen, emergency numbers to call in the country you're visiting in case of accident, illness or crime. The number of the local consulate or embassy, whilst it's very rare to need these, when you do, you want them to hand.Chargers for your phone, iPod and any other electronic entertainment devices you may have (eBook reader, PSP
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DC shoes hats, car hire voucher and any medical certificates to prove vaccinations where applicable.Driving license if you're picking up a hire car, make sure it is the original and not a photo copy, if you hold a UK 2 part driving license you will need both parts. If your driving license is not in roman letters (Arabic, Cyrillic, Greek, Kanji etc) then you should bring an International driving license as well.
· Draws (or Quickdraws): They are used to attach ropes to bolt anchors or other protection. They allow rope to run through without creating friction.
If you are hiring a car and will be the lead driver you will need a credit card in your name, with enough credit for the car hire company to 'hold' the deposit.Do you take any medications? Be sure to bring enough for your trip and don't forget to bring original packaging in case of emergencies (where you may need to replace them). Also put together an emergency medical kit, pain killers, plasters (especially Compeed blister relief plasters), antibiotic cream, diarrhea pills, indigestion pills and of course vitamin c!With the restrictions on liquids in hand luggage and the weight restrictions on checked bags decant toiletries into 100ml bottles, you can always buy more at your destination, this also applies to sun block and insect repellent. Although I would always take travel sized hand sanitiser, toilet paper (small roll) and wipes, as well as aloe vera gel in my hand baggage.
Helmets obviously are to reduce the impact on the skull when falling or from falling debris. There are mixed feelings on helmets as well. Depending upon the type of climb you are attempting, vanity and reduction in agility, will all affect your choice to wear one or not.
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