Outdoor Basecamp: Rock Climbing Equipment

Rock Climbing Equipment
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jason on 11/02/2009 00:24:00
 
In many sports, people enjoy the fact that they are totally entrenched in what
they are doing, even if it is just for the love of the game. People around the
world take pride in the fact that there are people who love the sport just as
much as they do, and if they are good at it, it makes all of that feel much
better. In these sports, most of this can be attributed to skill, the other
portion is the equipment that they use.  The equipment that a person uses in
their sport is very important because without it, or the kind that they have
been accustomed to while sporting, their performance is something that
definitely suffers. Like a chef without his favorite spatchula, the sport just
doesn’t feel the same, and can make them behave a little differently than if
they had it.
In these sports, and in rock climbing, this is exactly the same type of thing.
The feel just isn’t there, and to perform exceptionally, or at least to the
standards that they are used to. Rock climbing equipment isn’t as complex as
some of the other sports, but it still is very important, as it is designed to
save a person’s life. This is what makes the equipment used in this sport
different from the others. Granted, in some shape or form they protect
something, and can save lives up to a point. For rock climbers, this is the
complete goal of any equipment that is used, although it is not that extensive.
Basic rock climbing equipment consists of a rope, clips, harnessess, and of
course the proper shoes to do the job. While this just a very basic layout of
what is needed to complete the mission, this is essentially what is needed, bare
minimum. All of these things play a big role in keeping a person alive while
rock climbing, and without these things the job is hard to do, and nearly
impossible for the nobvice without the proper basic training. The equipment
serves a bigger purpose than just that, it also brings the piece of mind and
builds confidence in the person who is attempting to climb the wall or mountain.
When selecting rock climbing equipment it is important for a person to choose
something that is also very comfortable for them, as they will be the ones using
it, and comfort when selecting anything should be of utmost concern. The last
thing a person needs to worry about is if the equipment is exactly how a person
needs it to be, as climbing the rockface should probably be at the forefront of
the mind. People who do not select something especially to their specifications
are due to performance difficulties, and could ultimately have a bad experience
while rock climbing. And in a sport that requires such concentration such as
rock climbing, this should be something that isn’t particularly as much on
their minds as having fun while climbing the rock.