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porkapotamus
Apr 30, 2002, 12:17 AM
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im just into climbing and i need my own equipment.
i need help on shoes(good all-around ones) and harnesses(ditto).
I realize i have to shop around and try them on but i was just wondering if you could give me any recomendations. also on shoes, should i downsize and if so how much(whats a good rule of thumb?, i know they're gonna stretch)
Thanks alot
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rckfreek
Apr 30, 2002, 12:32 AM
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It is great that you are starting to climb....another person is sumcbing to the addicttion.
Well as to gear, i would make sure you try a few shoes on. You don't have to get $140 shoes but figure from 80-100(i climb with scarpa reflexes $100). i would say to down size about/atleast 1 size from your street shoe. More if you can take it. As to the harness go check out somethings at a local shop. the more you pay the more comfortable they will be in many casses. Black dimond has a cool starter set called the momentum package. In this you get a modest harness, chalk bag, chalk, harness beiner and a belay rapel device (ATC). On of my freinds got this package and she has enjoyed it very much. This package sells for 86 bucks.
I hope that this gives you some ideas. It is also good if you have a local climbing store to go and just pump the guys for info. Try every thing on and get a good feel for all of it yourself
- Rock Freek -
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hang_man
Apr 30, 2002, 9:24 AM
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yeah, I would advice on buying starting packages cos they are way cheaper than buying bits by bits
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cass
Apr 30, 2002, 10:04 AM
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Check these articles out:
Gear to get you on your way
Bargain Shopping Done Right
Taking Care of Shoes and buying them
Helmet Hunting
The Shoe Hunt
Also check through the beginners and this forum for further assistance
[ This Message was edited by: cass on 2002-04-30 03:12 ]
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kman
Apr 30, 2002, 10:07 AM
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If you plan on moving into multi-pitch routes and hanging belays in the future, you should get something that is padded around the back some what. I have a basic Rock Empire harness and it sucks to hang in. My back gets sore from it.
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miagi
Apr 30, 2002, 3:53 PM
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Some sites for super cheap prices:
Goto http://www.sportextreme.com
It has boreal, la sportiva, and One sport shoes all for around 60-70$!!! Which is AMAZING. For a harness, Rock Empire's Peak Plus is an all around good harness and was rated A by climbing magazine. It goes for about 40$. Some cheap ropes can be found at http://www.gearexpress.com under their short ropes. You can find some lengths over 150 ft for around 90$. Biners are around 4-6$ at rockempire.com which is also cheap. For slings and webbing, it is basically cheap anywhere so make your choice. For other gear, (IE belay and descenders) any site will do.
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