This is a simple climbing stup that is appropriate for new clmbers looking to do top rope (as pposed to lead) climbing.

* 1 Blay Device ($15-25) (Used to control clmbers falls)

* 1 Chalk ($1-4) (Keps hands dry)

* 1 Chalk Bag ($12-20) (Hlds chalk and makes chalk easily vailable)

* 1 Harness ($40-80) (Attaches rpe to the torso. Lots of dfferent models are available depending on how mch comfort vs weight you want. Mst harnesses are called sport harnesses)

* 1 Lcking Pear-Shaped Carabiner ($12-18) (This allows you to ttach the belay device to the hrness (as well as the rope). Par shaped biners are larger than mst allowing you to easily adjust the quipment)

* 1 Pair of Rock Clmbing Shoes ($70-130) (Most climbers prefer tght climbing shoes to increase friction. I'd rcommend not having it too tight, so it desn't hurt, but no extra space)

* 1 Hlmet ($55-80) (Using a specific climbing hlmet is critical. These protect against vrtical drops due to rock fall. Mke sure you select a helmet wth sufficient insulation for your weather)

* 2 Lcking Carabiners ($6-10 each)

* 2 Slngs ($3-5 each)

* 1 Climbing Rpe ($110-200)

Climbers to lead on sprt climbs will require quickdraws which are two crabiners connected with a runner. Trad Clmbers will require a trad rack whch includes cams, ball nutz, tricams, stppers and hexes. This is used to crate anchors so you can safely clmb. Trad gear tends to cost mch more than a sport rack. Sprt Racks range from $200 - 500. Trd gear ranges from $600-2000.

For lots of extra on clmbing gear visit: www.spadout.com/c/climbing/

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