Rockclimbing

Bouldering

admin4rockclimbing — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:56:08 +0000

Once used as a training method, bouldering has become a means to an end for many who boulder exclusively. Boulder problems range from a few moves to many extremely intricate techniques. Bouldering allows climbers to focus mainly on the crux of a problem with out the hindrance of a rope. The equipment used for this climbing method include climbing shoes, chalk bag, and a crash pad. The challenge of bouldering vary with each unique problem and many boulder problems can be climbed in different ways. Just remember that rock climbing is an inherently dangerous hobbie so always check and double check all of your gear and anchor points.

Ice Climbing

admin4rockclimbing — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:15:43 +0000

Ice climbing is not a leisurely pursuit. You can’t slip on a pair of climbing shoes and head out to your local ice climb. You have to take into account many factors that are unique to this type of climbing such as protective clothing, boots, crampons, ice ax, and ice screws to name a few. Ice is inherently slippery so you can’t rely on friction as in other forms of climbing. Instead of hand holds you must use an ice ax and instead of smearing or edging your shoe you have to kick into the ice with your crampons. Ice climbing is unique, challenging, and a required skill for alpine climbing. Just remember that climbing is an inherently dangerous hobbie so always check and double check all of your gear and anchor points.

Trad Climbing

admin4rockclimbing — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 23:10:58 +0000

Traditional or Trad climbing is considered by many to be one of the purest forms of climbing. It requires a “lead” climber to climb a route while on belay. As the lead climber progresses he places various pieces of protection such as camming devices, nuts, and slings in cracks and natural rock features. Trad climbing requires an intimate understanding of the mechanics of gear as well as rock features. Your life depends on proper gear placement. Once the lead climber reaches either the top on a single pitch route, or a belay anchor point on multiple pitch routes, he anchors and prepares to belay the second climber. Second climber then ties in and proceeds to climb the route established by the lead climber. As the second climber progresses he removes the gear previously placed by the lead climber. Removing the gear is often referred to as “cleaning” the route. The second climber doesn’t rely on the placed gear for safety as he is being belayed by the lead climber from an established anchor point. The route is finished once the second climber reaches the belayer on a single pitch route. On a multiple pitch route the second climber reaches the lead climber (belayer) and anchors himself in. Then the lead climber ties in and the whole process starts over again until they complete all of the pitches. Just remember that rock climbing is an inherently dangerous hobby so always check and double check all of your gear and anchor points.

Sport Climbing

admin4rockclimbing — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:21:18 +0000

Sport climbing routes have fixed bolted anchors at spaced intervals. As the lead climber climbs the route he clips into the anchor points using a quickdraw (two carabiners connected by a sling of varying length). As the lead climber reaches the top of a climb he connects himself to anchor points, disconnects the rope from his harness and attaches a belay device. Belayer at the bottom of the route removes his belay device and ties the rope into the load bearing point on his harness using a figure 8 knot. Top man belays bottom man as he ascends the route removing quickdraws as he climbs. Requiring the use of quickdraws and lead climbing techniques, sport climbing offers a more technical variant to sport climbing. Just remember that rock climbing is an inherently dangerous hobby so always check and double check all of your gear and anchor points.

Top Roping

admin4rockclimbing — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:38:07 +0000

Top roping is a safe and versatile method of climbing. It’s a great way for beginners to learn technique and experts to hone their skills. Top roping requires access to the top of a climb where you place slings around anchors. These slings are then connected via carabiners (preferably two opposing) which the rope is run through. Back at the bottom, climber will tie one end of the rope to the load bearing point on his harness with a figure 8 knot. Then belayer will attach a belay device (ATC, Figure 8, Gri Gri, etc.) to the other end. As the climber climbs the belayer will take out slack. Good communication is essential. The fast set up and minimal gear requirements make top roping a fun user friendly method of climbing with a fast learning curve. Just remember that rock climbing is an inherently dangerous hobby so always check and double check all of your gear and anchor points.

Wild Country 10mm Dyneema Tadpole Express Quickdraw Sling – 6 in Black

admin4rockclimbing — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 01:45:09 +0000

And in case you’re wondering the Tadpole is Wild Country’s name for our wonderful new sewn in rubber ring that holds the bottom biner on a quickdraw in place. The Tadpole is sewn into the quickdraw sling during construction and is better than ever at keeping the bottom biner aligned correctly, so that when you come to clip it, on redpoint or trad, it hasn’t moved round making your clip too awkward or even dangerous. And to fit the Tadpole into our quickdraw slings all Wild Country 10cm 15cm and 20cm slings are now sewn through express slings, with a triple stiched layer of material in the centre. And while the bootom loop contains the Tadpole, the top loop of these slings is left open to allow you to re-orientate the biner there for safer climbing. And for 2007~8 season Wild Country will be selling these slings separately, so if you want to update your rack with Tadpoles, you can! And best of all the Tadpole comes at no extra cost on any of our slings….

Metolius Multi-Loop Double D Gear Sling (Spring 2010) Yellow

admin4rockclimbing — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 01:44:43 +0000

ALL CLIMBING SALES ARE FINAL. The Multi-Loop Double D Gear Sling is The classic ergonomic cut gives the user excellent freedom of movement while keeping the sling solidly in place. Maximum comfort via laminated 600d polyester outer, die-cut closed-cell foam, and comfy Conlure lining. Custom CNC aluminum buckle and poly tubing over the clipping area of the sling keeps carabiners from hanging up. FEATURES of the Multi-Loop Double D Gear Sling by Metolius Innovative, multi-loop version of the Adjustable Gear Sling allows for more organization of gear Ergonomically shaped, laminated, die-cut pad for maximum comfort Custom aluminum buckle allows for a wide range of adjustment Poly tubing over the clipping area of the sling keeps carabiners from hanging up The Double D Attachment is non-structural and is for gear racking only SPECIFICATIONS : Weight : 5.5 oz. (159 g) Main Loop Strength : 1500 lbf (6.6 kN)

Mammut Dyneema Contact Sling – 8mm Red, 180cm

admin4rockclimbing — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 01:44:35 +0000

Mammut Tubular Dyneema 8mm Contact Slings are the ultimate slings for super-light alpine climbing or simply shaving ounces off your rack. What makes them so special? They weigh next to nothing, don’t absorb water, don’t freeze, and are more abrasion-resistant than nylon. Use the 60cm length for over-the-shoulder slings, the 120cm length for tying off horns and chockstones, and the 180cm length for an ultralight cordelette.

Product Features

Material : Dyneema
Strength : 22kN (6010lbf)
Length : 60cm (24in) 120cm (47in), 180cm (71in)
Weight :
Recommended Use : Alpine, ice, trad climbing
Manufacturer Warranty : 1 Year
Country of Origin : Switzerland

Petzl Express Quickdraw Sling Gray/Black/Yellow, 25cm

admin4rockclimbing — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 01:44:33 +0000

Petzl Express Slings are Backcountry.com’s favorite when making quickdraws. We like the included “string” webbing protector which keeps carabiners aligned with their strongest axis so you don’t have to worry. Just clip and go. Combine a straight gate carabiner for the bolt side and a bent or wire gate carabiner for the rope side and you’ll have a rack of lightweight, versatile quickdraws.

Product Features

Strength : 22kN
Recommended Use : Slinging up your own draws.
Shape :
Gate type :
Material : Nylon
Weight : 15g [17cm]
Warranty : Limited
Country of Origin : United States

Mammut 16mm Nylon Sling – 120cm (48in) Blue-Red

admin4rockclimbing — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 01:44:28 +0000

Binding : Misc.
Brand : Mammut
Color : Blue-Red
EAN : 7613186012793
Label : Mammut
Manufacturer : Mammut
MPN : mu-2120-00310-3073-120
PackageDimensions :
ProductGroup : Sports
ProductTypeName : SPORTING_GOODS
Publisher : Mammut
Size : 120cm
Studio : Mammut
Title : Mammut 16mm Nylon Sling - 120cm (48in) Blue-Red