First climbing kit - any good?

[Jason James Gairn]

If your serious about being a climber, then there is no such thing as a starter kit. Buy the best you can afford right now and go outside and climb a tree. Cheap is cheap for a reason, don't compromise on this stuff. Personal choice reigns supreme with the best gear, so you'll have to try at least 5 harnesses before you find the one you like. it's an important bit of kit and shouldn't be chosen lightly, especially as the best ones are very expensive.

Once again, don't wait for employment to give you justification, go climb now in the dark, every day all day and don't come down until your puking oak apples.

[Joe]

If your serious about being a climber, then there is no such thing as a starter kit. Buy the best you can afford right now and go outside and climb a tree. Cheap is cheap for a reason, don't compromise on this stuff. Personal choice reigns supreme with the best gear, so you'll have to try at least 5 harnesses before you find the one you like. it's an important bit of kit and shouldn't be chosen lightly, especially as the best ones are very expensive.

Once again, don't wait for employment to give you justification, go climb now in the dark, every day all day and don't come down until your puking oak apples.

 

well said matey, i completely agree!

[arbaholic]

Hope it all goes well for you mate. Dont worry about making the jump and spending your hard earned on climbing gear. One of the best investments you are likely to make.

[Red.Squirrel]

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who replied and thanks for all the advice, good to hear a wide range of opinions. I got all the equipment yesterday that I listed and can't wait to get out climbing now (so far I've only managed to hang off the bottom of the stairs to check my prusik knots).

 

Hopefully I'll be posting on the picture and video forums soon of some of my climbs and work, so thanks again everyone.