The following articles are taken from the main Rock Climbing Company site and have been written to help newcomers understand a little more about the equipment they will be using:
Choosing Climbing Equpment - The main catagories of equipment and the core characteristics to look for.
Choosing and Building a Climbing Rack - A guide to building various types of climbing racks.
Climbing Hardware - Nuts and Wires
Climbing Hardware - Cams
Climbing Hardware - Hexes and large nuts. A link to an article on the Rock Climbing Company websites - click on the Tab below the main text.
Climbing Equipment - Rock boots
Choosing Carabiners - How to choose non-locking carabiners
How to Start Climbing - A link to an article on the Rock Climbing Company websites - click on the Tab below the main text.
Abseiling and Prusic Knots - Another link to an article on the Rock Climbing Company websites - click on the Tab below the main text.
Equipment for Mountain Scrambling - A list of scrambling equipment with advice and tips on choosing the correct gear
