This site will cover sport climbing and traditional rock climbing. Although many aspects are similar in these two types of sport, the type of gear needed differs. Sport Climbers need minimal gear as they climb on walls with permanent bolts. As opposed to Traditional Rock Climbers, who need to create the protection themselves and need to take all kinds of protection gear up the wall. Another difference, is that Sport Climbers experience frequent falls and are more exposed to the sun as opposed to Traditional Rock Climbers. As a consequence each type of climber needs different Gear: A Special Thanks To ABCs of Rock Climbing |
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