Sport climbing
In the early 1970s, a group of French climbers have started using padsto reduce the risks during the rise of dangerous ways. The era of sport
climbing had just begun. It is more than climbing for the fun of travel
without worrying about placing traditional protection.
Place chips opened the door to hundreds of channels that had never been
traversed since it was impossible to install equipment of traditional
protection. The rock walls were suddenly transformed into forbidden
playground for climbers.
Today, the sport routes are fully equipped with anchorages vary short half-way down the cliffs dotting the way to epic multi-pitch within a decidedly downhill. Sport climbing routes are characterized by the presence of anchors already installed at various intervals, thus avoiding hanging out with nuts and other protective equipment. When the climber ascends, he fixed a quick draw (small strap with snap ends) to the anchors, and then it slid the rope.
Most channels dedicated to sport climbing are relatively short (30 m or less), steep and difficult. The channels are defined according to criteria of style, power and fluidity. Climbers tend to spring up in the ways they manage to control them.
In North America, the sport routes are classified as those of traditional climbing, that is to say according to degree of difficulty ranging from 5.0 (very steep as a ladder) to 5.15 ( Imagine a perfectly smooth overhanging cliff).
Minimize the risk of a serious fall through the safety equipment is reliable, the main attraction of sport climbing. Confident thanks to the protection of platelets, the followers of this kind of escalation often agree to engage in risk of falls long to complete the track.
Beginners tend to promote sport climbing because it offers the feeling of being a top rope, but without having mastered the technique of placing traditional protection. The experienced climbers also love sport climbing because it allows them to push their limits in a controlled setting.
Shoes, harness, rope, insurer, some locking carabineers, draws and a few accessories straps are mandatory.
Harness
To learn more, read our article on harnesses.
Rope
To learn more, read our article Choosing a rope.
The main function of a mechanical insurer to allow the second climber to easily stop the movement of the rope. Many followers of the sport climbing use a device called Grigri insurer. This device has a cam that acts as a brake. More importantly, it allows people with a small jig to ensure easier towering climbers. Warning: Mastering Grigri an insurer takes time.
To learn more, read our article on insurers.
Carabineers, slings and straps are your anchors on the rock. You have to lug around enough equipment in order to use each anchor along the way, make sure the top and, if necessary, install a relay safe roping. It’s always good to have in his possession of additional equipment to deal with any eventualities.
To learn more, read our article on the carabineers.
Additional Important Tips
To learn more, read our article on climbing helmets.
Finally, a partner who shares your enthusiasm is all that you lack to become a follower of sport climbing !
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