Am new to rock climbing, what specific tools/equipments do i need for a beginner like me.?

What kind of shoes do I need to buy to start with the sport?

Am new to rock climbing, what specific tools/equipments do i need for a beginner like me.?
For beginners, climbing shoes are a good investment as are chalk bags and a comfortable harness. Before anything, however, I'd highly recommend taking some climbing classes so that you know how to safely climb (i.e., tie in, belay, climb, etc.).





Happy climbing!
Reply:you don't need any specific shoes for rockclimbing.


as long as the grip underneath isn't worn out.
Reply:mad rocks are very comfortable- they were my first pair. I was able to get my on sale for only $50!! :) Shoes, harness, chalk and bag. That is enough to get you started. I would recommend that you take some lessons from you local gym first. Some gyms will let you borrow shoes and harness if you become a member- some still charge for rentals even if you are a member- ask. I think that trying it out for a month or two before you start dropping the bucks is a good idea. (you don't want to buy 200$ in gear and then decided that you are afraid of heights!)
Reply:Rock climbing is the best sport, you'll have fun... anyway... Buying rock shoes is very important. You should go to a G.I Joe's or an R.E.I store, and then go to the liming section, (like my step by step instruction?). The person there will most likely try to sell you the most expensive brand, but I like the brands evolve, mad rock, or 5.10. They are all relatively inexpensive. If you really want to splurge La Sportiva is really nice. For beginners, you want your toe to be touching the end of the shoe. Climbing shoes are not meant to be comfortable, they help you grip to the rock, and are really essential to climbing! Next you will want a harness, I would recommend black diamond, they have good ones. And if you are climbing indoors, you will need nothing else, they will supply the ropes and the belay devices, but if you are climbing outside, you will want to purchase a rope, ($$) and some quick draws ($) and a belay device ($). I would recommend starting indoors, and taking some classes, it is hard to explain stuff over the internet, and the classes aren't really all that expensive. It is imperative that you stay safe while climbing, it is a dangerous sport, but well worth the risk! Hope that this helped, good luck!


Lily K
Reply:climbing shoes, harness, belay device, locking caribeaner, and u can also get chalk and a chalk bag if u want to.





mad rock pheonix are great shoes.



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