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

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