| More and more people are quickly discovering the | | | | This, however, should not be a bar to your |
| thrill and satisfaction of rock climbing as a sport. | | | | enjoyment of rock climbing. All you need is to |
| The exhilarating demands of this passion, coupled | | | | procure the necessary rock climbing equipment |
| with the intoxicating satisfaction of conquering | | | | which is considered as basic for the sport. What |
| nature's wonders with your sheer will and physical | | | | are these? Here is a list of the "must have" |
| efforts, make rock climbing a truly addictive | | | | supplies for your initial foray into rock climbing: |
| endeavor. Although it is addictive, care must be | | | | * Helmet. You need to protect your head from |
| practiced. | | | | potential bumps or falls. You could get a helmet |
| But people can't simply pack their things in their | | | | for as low as $35. |
| bags and venture to the great outdoors to | | | | * Harness. A harness will provide the support you |
| embark on rock climbing adventures. It's a little | | | | need while scaling cliffs and crags. You could get |
| more complicated than that. For starters, proper | | | | one for as low as $35 as well. Harnesses are quite |
| pre-climb training is necessary, to build your | | | | durable. They'll serve you for many, many years. |
| strength and endurance which are both required | | | | * Climbing shoes. These are also called as |
| by the exhausting challenges of the sport, and to | | | | approach shoes. Their distinctive feature is a clip |
| prepare your mind to make sound decisions while | | | | that has a locking carabineer. You could buy a pair |
| scaling the sides of cliffs and crags. Also, you'd | | | | for $80 up. |
| need the right rock climbing equipment to ensure | | | | * Safety carbineer. This is needed to lock into |
| an enjoyable, and more importantly, a safe | | | | your harness and your rope. |
| experience for yourself. | | | | * Rope. An absolute necessity, though if you're |
| Here lies the problem that most people who are | | | | climbing with a group, you could most probably |
| interested with rock climbing do experience. | | | | share one with the team. |
| Though training can be gained for free through | | | | Rock climbing is actually a more affordable |
| the aid of friends and acquaintances who have | | | | discipline than other sports in its category. For as |
| amassed the required experience in this discipline, | | | | long as you stick with the basic rock climbing |
| and even community clubs that are devoted to | | | | equipment, this passion doesn't have to be |
| the sport, rock climbing equipment are not as | | | | inaccessibly expensive. Study all of the information |
| easily procurable. You'd need to spend for the | | | | you can get on the subject and make your |
| gears and items you will need, and not everyone | | | | purchases over time or use a web site like Ebay |
| can afford the amount necessary to purchase | | | | (tm). |
| them. I myself do not climb rocks! | | | | |