Top Rope Kit List
Posted by Matthew Woodfield on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 Under: Top Tips
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Tags: climbing "top rope"
If you want go climbing outside then top roping is a safe option without too much of an outlay. There are some things you’ll need, as well as knowing where to go.
Just like when you climb indoors you’ll need a harness, some climbing shoes and a belay device. Outside there are also many reasons (of various sizes but all quite hard!) to wear a helmet and very few not to. So wear one.
· Set of wires (1-11) and a nut key to get them out.
· A hex or 2
· 2-3 120cm slings
· 3-4 locking carabiners (a steal one on the top will last longer)
· Rope protector (a posh one, or a carpet square with some string works fine)
All of these items can be bought online, but if you want to make sure you get the right kit I recommend calling in to an independent climbing shop like Up & Under in Cardiff. If you’ve done a course with me then you even get a discount of your next purchase with them.
If you want to learn the skills you need to safely rig a top rope for climbing outside then just get in touch and we can make it happen.
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Matthew Woodfield |
Swansea |
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