Climbing Ropes - REI Co-op
Learn how to find a climbing rope that's right for you, with information on types of ropes, diameter, length, features and safety ratings.
Climbing Ropes: How to Choose | REI Expert Advice - REI Co-op
If you're shopping for a climbing rope, there are four main considerations: Rope type: The choice between single, half, twin and static ropes depends on what type of climbing you do. Diameter and length: The diameter and length of a rope affect the rope's weight and durability and largely determine its best use.
Rock Climbing Basics: Getting Started | REI Expert Advice - REI Co-op
2022年12月27日 · A typical intro a top-rope climbing course includes an overview of gear, essential knots, belay checks, climbing commands, belaying and basic movement skills. If the course is outside, instructors will also go over ways to minimize risks associated with outdoor climbing like rock fall or exposure.
Black Diamond 9.9 mm Non-Dry Rope - REI Co-op
Made to withstand heavy use, the Black Diamond 9.9 non-dry rope is a burly cord for year-round rock climbing. Whether roping up in the desert or tying in at your fave summer sport crag, it handles it.
Types of Rock Climbing | REI Expert Advice - REI Co-op
In case you fall, the rope (in control of the belayer) will catch you. Free climbing is broken down into two types: sport climbing and traditional, or "trad," climbing. Trad climbers place like cams, chocks and other removable hardware into cracks in the rock to protect themselves from falls.
Rock Climbing Terms & Lingo Guide | REI Expert Advice - REI Co-op
Top rope —A rope that is passed through a fixed anchor at the top of a climbing wall or cliff, with each end tied to the climber and the belayer at the bottom. A top rope (with a watchful belayer) ensures that the climber is always protected from falling very far, and is thus a …
Crag We Care Classic 9.5 mm Non-Dry Rope - REI Co-op
With a shell crafted from residual yarn left over from changes between different colors, the Mammut Crag We Care Classic 9.5 mm non-dry rope is an eco-conscious choice for sport and trad climbing.
Climbing Knots Tying Guide | REI Expert Advice - REI Co-op
Few skills are as fundamental to climbing as working with rope. Your life literally depends on your mastery of the subject. This article and accompanying videos cover the most common knots, hitches and bends used in climbing.
Static Climbing Ropes - REI Co-op
Learn how to find a climbing rope that's right for you, with information on types of ropes, diameter, length, features and safety ratings.
Climbing Rope Bags - REI Co-op
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