Rock climbing shoes are made for tightly gripping as you ascend up the rocks. There are different climbing shoe types, features, and fits, but the fact remains that these shoes will always fit your foot somewhat snugly. However, if you find yourself getting bunions, blisters, and bruises, then there are … Read more
Climbing chalk is another tool in the rock climber’s arsenal. With the right chalk, you’ll get a good grip and stop yourself from slipping off of a boulder. The chalk bag* is essential to carrying your chalk with it, especially when you are in the middle of climbing a huge … Read more
Most people in today’s times often struggle with achieving their ideal body. It can be difficult to build muscle, and some don’t really prefer to use traditional weights or bench presses. Outdoor activities like rock climbing can quickly replace that and are often much better alternatives to gaining muscle. So … Read more
You want to climb in a climbing gym and ask yourself what you should wear? In principle, it’s quite simple. For the first few sessions, normal sportswear is perfect for climbing indoors. Your clothes should not restrict your freedom of movement or get tangled up in ropes. Men usually wear … Read more
It can be very difficult to find a gift for someone who is intensely involved with a topic and passionately pursuing a sport. Especially when it comes to climbing, certain gifts that revolve around equipment are out of place, because every climber pays meticulous attention to his equipment and has … Read more
The belay device is essential when securing and rappelling your climbing partner. A belay device brakes the climbing rope by acting mechanical resistance as friction on the rope. Where in the early days of climbing the body was simply used as a belay device by wrapping the climbing rope around … Read more
A good, reliable pair of climbing shoes is essential when climbing. Very worn out climbing shoes can be slippery and no longer offer you a good grip. Since it is not easy to find the perfect climbing shoe, you should take care of your climbing shoes so that they last … Read more
If the climber is considerably heavier than the belayer, there are some problems. The most obvious of course is the catching of a fall. With such a weight ratio, a fall can lead to dangerous situations: The belayer lifts off the ground and loses control of the climbing rope. If … Read more
No matter how hard you try, sooner or later your climbing rope gets dirty. If you think your climbing rope has become dirty, you should wash it within the next 24 hours to get the loose dirt out of your rope. But how do you wash a climbing rope properly? … Read more
Is climbing dangerous? Yeah, absolutely. Every time you climb you can hurt yourself or even die. But the latter is extremely unlikely and should not stop you from climbing! So that you can better assess the danger, I will illuminate the five most common causes of death when climbing and … Read more
