One of the sports that is becoming more fashionable in recent days is climbing. Going out to the mountains or enjoying a climbing wall is one of the most carried out plans, in recent years, by large groups of friends. And you may be curious to enter this wonderful world if you have never done so before.
What should I know before starting to climb?
Climbing is a sport that requires various concentration techniques and light physical preparation. Depending on the terrain in which we practice this sport, the techniques will vary, but there is basic material that you must carry, so as not to suffer unnecessary risks.
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If it is the first or one of the first times that you want to enjoy this sport, it will be better that you put yourself in the hands of a team of professionals. In this case, there are a lot of companies, spread throughout the most practical areas of the peninsula to practice climbing, these will help you carry out the technique and, therefore, they will provide you with all the necessary materials.
But so that you don't go with your eyes closed to your climbing date, we will take care of reflecting in this article the materials with which you will gradually become familiar:
- Helmet: is one of the most important materials, since blows to the head are very dangerous. This element will allow you to protect yourself from any stone or rock that may fall from the mountain as you pass through it, and much more so if you have a partner who is climbing ahead of you.
- Harness: with it we knot the rope and hold ourselves in case of a fall. The tape surrounds our waist and depending on the type of climbing, it will surround our legs or shoulders.
- Climbing shoes: With this shoe you will adhere to the mountain with greater precision.
- Ropes: They are usually made of polyamide and it is recommended that they be approved by the UIAA (International Union of Mountaineering Associations). There are various types depending on what we are looking for: static, semi-static, dynamic, for sport climbing, classic or ice climbing.
- Carabiners: safety rings that are used to secure a partner, hold meetings, etc.
- Belay devices: The most efficient is the "cricket", which, if the climber lets go of his hands, is automatically blocked.
- Descenders: there are several types, such as eight, bars, plates...
- Fixings: They can be of various types, such as nails, figureros, friends, tricams, lead... You just have to choose the one that best adapts to the terrain you are going to climb.
If you are thinking of starting out in this exciting world, we encourage you from here, since it is very interesting and you will live experiences that are difficult to repeat. But yes, it is preferable that you go well equipped and do not skimp on material. Safety comes first.
