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Bouldering gear reddit Or check it out in the app stores Domestic Aus flight and bouldering gear Question My wife and I have been climbing in a gym for about a year and took our first trip outside last weekend. Feb 1, 2022 · Whether bouldering, sport climbing, or trad climbing, there's nothing worse than sliding off a fully-caked hold and taking a whip. We hired a guide for half a day and are hooked. Reply reply Just wear whatever athletic gear you’re comfortable in. We want to go back in a month but are lacking outdoor gear. Last Post: 48 mins ago 48 mins ago that guy named seb Climbing Politics and Rock Climbing. The community board is where I would find used gear for sale, climbing partners, and upcoming outdoor climbing trips. A subreddit for the indoor bouldering community. If you decide you wanna jump in, ask the people who work at the gym to help size you and give recs Both really but at the moment mainly bouldering gear (shoes, clothes, crash pads for outdoors), and yeah I personally would not buy anything hardware related second hand except maybe a chalk bag if that even counts. You’ll do a lot better and progress quicker climbing more since your feet are comfy :) For harnesses tbh they are all the same just get one you can afford from a rock climbing brand. If you're in the UK then check out the sports shop Decathlon. for pricey side the la sportiva pants are awesome, Patagonia work pants are what I like baggy and durable also they will repair your clothing if you send it in, Carhartt pants work well Was wondering what everyone’s favorite independent climbing clothing/ gear brands are. Climbing shoes are expensive and not easily returnable. If it's your first time indoor bouldering then just rent the shoes until you buy your own. We have everything that's needed in a gym (shoes, harness, ATC, grigri, etc. And don’t mind maybe a rip. A chalk bag or bucket is good too. Please read the rules before posting. I recently got into climbing 2 months ago so I‘m kinda overwhelmed by the variety and opinions on shoes. Let’s shine some light on those small companies that are just as good or even better than the big gear and clothing names. Feel free to mention if they are lady owned, carbon neutral, etc companies ️ ️ Hi there Expensive_Win. I always think it’s funny to see new climbers full kitted out in Patagonia gear to climb V2 while the crushers always look like they spent all their money on crashpads and couldn’t even afford shirts. Because we have a lot of deleted posts on this subreddit, here is a backup of the body of this post: My girlfriend has been climbing indoors for a while now and is looking to get some new indoor climbing shoes. Hey, I‘m looking for a shoe that’s made for single pitch rock climbing. I prefer a bucket as I can get both hands in proper and it stores my phone and wallet. As a messenger bag, the moon bouldering bag is great for carrying with your crash pads. No other gear is required some recommended stuff would be: A chalk brush (old tooth brushes work fine) crash pads (only necessary for out door climbing) Should I be trying more hard climbs rather than spending Jun 2, 2025 · Open discussions regarding climbing gear. As far as shoes, if you’ve never been, just rent for the first few times to decide if you like it. ). Also used it when my fingertips are slick from too much climbing 🤣P240, not so fine that it gets clogged with skin inside three seconds, but nothing crazy. Any gains you get from tight shoes will be instantly lost as a beginner if you experience pain or discomfort. Tourist questions should go to r/TokyoTravel. Costco pants are decent and don’t brake the bank, and Sierra trading post can get you name brand at a discount I have seen gramici there. Only trying to remove dead skin. By far the cheapest place to start with for shoes and gear. Sure, your local gym might have a couple telescoping handled brushes for hard-to-reach spots, but a quality handheld brush lets you scour crimps and slopers until the friction comes back to life. . Honestly whatever, bring some shorts and an old tshirt. My only shoe is the La Sportiva Mythos as a multi pitch shoe but I want one that helps improve my climbing on harder single pitch routes. (Not that there’s anything wrong with climbing V2 btw but it seems a bit silly) For people living in Tokyo and the surrounding metropolitan area. In general most bags and buckets are the same and its not a bad idea to just pick one that looks cool. From advice on which gym to visit to videos of world cup IFSC climbers, you can find it all here. Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. Cheap route would be going to costco, Sierra trading post, or thrift. At my local gyms it's a physical corkboard that is near the lockers. Thank you guys in advance :) chillaz (austria): cool clothes for climbing and bouldering of course bd, petzl, la sportiva and scarpa make great gear as well, but I just want to mention some alternatives. somethings might not be available on the american market though. Anything related to indoor (and outdoor) goes. As for getting the right gear, there is nothing better than trying it on. It can be worn in front to counterbalance the pads, but unlike a backpack, the messenger bag is slimmer and can be positioned just above your waist for better view of your steps. Gear loops and pockets are also nice, but not required. eafmwcm vzlp mqtgtz olbidob jdfxuysk ufzn jnyqis jfaqfea huddv ioniki |
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