How can I choose the best equipment for climbing?
You will first have to decide what kind of climbing you will do and under what conditions to choose the best climbing equipment. Most climbing equipment will also be quite expensive, so you will need to prepare the budget for the equipment you need. Do not forget to choose a high -quality harness, waterproof and breathable clothing and all the necessary safety equipment such as helmet, glasses or glasses, gloves, etc. If you are a newcomer, it is good to consult a professional guide or shop that stores such equipment.
The best climbing equipment will be lightweight, functional and durable. You will need a harness that should fit comfortably but comfortably. The harness should be adjustable, so you can wear it when wearing other layers of clothing and have a lot of loops of gears from which you can hang carabiners and other equipment. Carabiners are hooks with closing gates that will be the album of the climbing process nOther carabiners have a locking gate that prevents the gate from opening during use, while others don't. More than likely you will need several of both models, so make sure you supply these carabiners because they are multifunctional and easily store.
More pieces of climbing equipment are designed to keep you warm and dry during bad weather. It is best to dress in layers; Do not forget to choose a clothing that is breathable, because such clothing will flow from the sweat far from the body and keep you warm and dry during physical activity. The outer layers should be waterproof and breathable, keep the moisture of snow and rain from the body, still allowing moisture from the sweat to escape the outer layer.
ice axes and ointments are important pieces of climbing equipment and you will need to choose and ointments that will work well for specific purposesand. Especially ice axes are designed for various applications, from climbing to climbing for vertical ice climbing. Some ice axes have a straight shaft, while others have a bent shaft and the choice may also differ. It is best to consult an expert to determine what type of shaft you will need, as well as what type of pick -siders will be for the mountaineering you will do.