Rock climbing equipment is a part of rock climbing and guarantees the safety of rock climbers, especially when climbing natural rock walls. Therefore, we should take good care of the equipment and keep it properly. Climbing equipment is divided into personal equipment and climbing equipment. Personal equipment
Personal equipment refers to safety belts, descending devices, safety locks, rope sets, helmets, climbing shoes, magnesium powder and powder bags, etc. Harnesses: Rock climbing harnesses are different from mountaineering harnesses. It is special and not suitable for mountain climbing, but you can use a mountaineering harness when climbing. Most climbers in China mostly use climbing safety belts. This is because there are no harness manufacturers in China, and rock climbers are usually climbers, so the two harnesses are mixed. Descending device: The “8” loop descending device is the most commonly used descending device.
Safety carabiners and rope slings: used for self-protection when climbing, resting or other operations. Hard hat: If a small rock falls and hits your head, it can cause great danger to your life. Therefore, helmets are essential equipment for rock climbing. Rock climbing shoes: They are special shoes with high friction and can save a lot of energy. Magnesium powder and powder bag: When your hands are sweaty, rub a small amount of magnesium powder in the powder bag and your hands will not slip off immediately. Rock climbing equipment
Climbing equipment refers to ropes, iron locks, rope sets, pitons, rock hammers, rock wedges, and sometimes preparations for hanging tents. Rope: Rock climbing generally uses a main rope with a diameter of 9 to 11 mm, preferably 11 mm. Carabiners and nooses: To connect belay points, these are essential tools for belay climbing. Piton: Various cone-shaped, nail-shaped and plate-shaped protective devices made of metal materials and fixed on the rock wall. Depending on the crack, different shapes of rock cones can be used. Rock Hammer: A tool used to nail cones of rock. Rock Wedge: A fixed protective tool that performs the same function as a piton but can be placed and removed at any time. Suspension tent: A night rest tent intended for use when spending the night on a rock face must be secured and secured with ropes via fixed points and suspended from the rock face.