Carabiner Spring
Carabiner Spring Transition from gym rock climbing to outdoor? Okay, I've been climbing in a gym for a while. A year or so. I know what I'm doing, I know how to belay and I'm athletic and able to...
Carabiner Spring
 Transition from gym rock climbing to outdoor? Okay, I've been climbing in a gym for a while. A year or so. I know what I'm doing, I know how to belay and I'm athletic and able to tackle the more difficult walls in the gym. I own my own shoes, harness, carabiner, and belay device, but I don't own my own rope (as the gym I'm at already has them attached to the walls). First off, how long of a rope should I buy? Obviously, for my first outdoor climb, it won't be huge, but I'm planning on climbing higher and progressing quickly. Your suggestion? Also, what sort of stopping device do you like best (hexes, nuts, spring-loaded cams) and why? Any other advice for making the transition from gym climbing to outdoor? (Naturally I'll take the necessary precautions such as climbing with a partner, etc). Also, You need to have a variety of protection, so hexes, cams and nuts are all essential. Slings are also good for protection and arranging belays. If you plan on leading you will also need a few quickdraws. To progress onto crags, you will need more carabiners, I'd say at least 8 to cover you for all eventualities, you'd be surprised how quickly you run out and find yourself in need of more. As for the rope, the can't use a rope that is too short for the climb, but you can use one that is longer, so its best to get a long one and then its more versatile; the only downside of this will be the weight. A fifty metre rope would probably be okay for now, but you may also consider getting a 60 metre. The gym you climb at might offer classes on outdoor crags; if this is the case, such classes would certainly help in your transition. Hope this helps - happy climbing! |
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