Climbing gear for a beginner

[ATC1983]

Hi

 

I'm new to climbing, and wish to get (supervised) practice in before I undertake formal training and exams.

 

What equipment do I need to get started, and what type of money am I looking at to buy the lot - of everything which is necessary?

 

 

Thanks

[Dan Earp]

basic kit you could spend £650 plus, id would wait though, as ud be able to use the colleges kit. it wont be great but enough to pass the exams and learn the basics. i say this as i did what you want to do and have landed a job where all equipment is supplied for me. now ive got over 1k of rope harness boots trousers helmet etc gathering dust

[born2trot]

No need for gear at this stage . Free climbing is the in thing . Set of ladders tops , good luck

[Joe Loggs]

basic kit you could spend £650 plus, id would wait though, as ud be able to use the colleges kit. it wont be great but enough to pass the exams and learn the basics. i say this as i did what you want to do and have landed a job where all equipment is supplied for me. now ive got over 1k of rope harness boots trousers helmet etc gathering dust

 

Well you could have a potential buyer!

[born2trot]

Thats two down

[RobRainford]

Rope, harness, lanyard, friction cords, carabiners, friction saver.

[born2trot]

Three

[Dan Earp]

Well you could have a potential buyer!

 

lol id be keeping my kit for the just 'in case' happens

[Joe Loggs]

Born2trot what you upto lol?

[born2trot]

Born2trot what you upto lol?

 

Saving all your blushes from Mr ATC

 

Trying to anyway !!!!