First, know that climbing is accessible to everyone. If you want to start, know that there is no need to have made 6 years of bodybuilding to be comfortable on the walls. In climbing , the technique is as (even more) important than physical strength . So if you had always thought that the escalation was not made for you, you are wrong.

Practice climbing as a beginner


The only thing that is compulsory and essential at the time of climbing is to have good equipment. You must practice with complete equipment and standards for obvious security reasons.

But don't panic. It is very easy to start with climbing equipment , knowing that the majority of the equipment you will need will be provided by the clubs. This is where the climbing reveals a bonus advantage: it is not very expensive to get into practice!

Turning to a club to start practicing is also essential to practice in good conditions, both for equipment and for your personal safety. You will learn to master tuning and proxy techniques essential for your safety during the climb.

Whether indoors ( Climbing wall ), or in Exterior (cliffs, blocks ...), here is what we will provide you with:
  • The harness
Climbing is generally practiced by two. Yep, we can say that it is a team sport!
And this team consists of a climber and an insurer. Both will have to wear a harness, which is an essential harness to ensure you.

Le Baudrier


  • POF bag
The pof bag is the bag that contains magnesia (this white powder which is coated with your hands so as not to slide on the rock).

POF bag

  • strings and carabiners
Obviously. Know that there are several types of strings (simple, double, etc.), and several types of carabiners (screw carabiners, without screws, etc.). The center will lend you the appropriate equipment depending on the type of track you climb !
  • Magnic
Two screw carabiners and a strap that are used to connect the rope to the anchor on the cliff. They generally serve the first climber in climbing on high walls!

Molders


If there is one thing that the centers do not always give you, these are the climbing slippers . You can buy them in all specialized stores. They are generally essential for the ways in outdoor, and are used not to slide on the sockets. The important thing that you should remember the first time you buy climbing slippers is that they will have to be comfortable, but at the same time tight.

Sports and entertaining activity


When you start to have a certain level, and if your craze for climbing turns into a real passion, you can buy your own equipment. After some time, you can start attacking yourself independently on the most famous cliffs and paths!

Do not hesitate to contact a structure near you, and try climbing! It is a good activity for the body and the mind that will allow you to regain harmonious contact with the greatness of nature!

If you start, you can also ask all your questions on our climbing forum!