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What are the bare essentials that I need in terms of equipment when it comes to rock climbing? I've done indoor rock climbing but always rented my equipment from the rock-climbing gym. (For the pu...
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2020-04-17T20:05:14Z (over 4 years ago)
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Laura
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2020-04-17T20:05:14Z (over 4 years ago)
<p>What are the bare essentials that I need in terms of equipment when it comes to rock climbing? I've done indoor rock climbing but always rented my equipment from the rock-climbing gym.</p> <p>(For the purposes of this question, I'm excluding bouldering because I've done that with no special equipment.)</p> <p>Are climbing shoes necessary? What types of harnesses and ropes do I need? What other equipment is recommended to ensure safe climbing?</p> <p>I do not have a particular place in mind for doing this climbing; I am looking for absolute-beginner-level equipment that will be suitable for any rock climbing area advertised as "all levels".</p>