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1 | Alpenverein Melbourne | |||
2 | Rock Climbing Gear Requirements | |||
3 | All items need to be specifically designed for rock climbing and adhere to standard norms like UIAA or EN. | |||
4 | Version 2.1 - October 2019 | |||
5 | Item | min. QTY | Climbing Level | Comment |
6 | Harness | 1 | ALL LEVELS | |
7 | Helmet | 1 | ALL LEVELS | Bike helmets are NOT acceptable. This also applies for children!* |
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9 | Locking Carabiners | 2 | Beginner | |
10 | Suitable Footwear | 1 | Beginner | |
11 | Sling | 2 | Beginner | 600mm NYLON slings or dedicated anchor product e.g. Petzl Connect** |
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13 | Locking Carabiners | 4 | Intermediate | |
14 | Belay Device | 1 | Intermediate | |
15 | Nut Tool/Pick | 1 | Intermediate | |
16 | Climbing Shoes | 1 | Intermediate | Don't forget your approach shoes |
17 | Prusik Slings | 4 | Intermediate | 2 short and 2 long sling OR 4 long slings |
18 | Long Slings | 2 | Intermediate | 600mm NYLON slings or dedicated anchor product e.g. Petzl Connect** |
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20 | Locking Carabiners | 6 | Advanced | I think that 2 lockers are needed. See Novice. |
21 | Belay Device | 1 | Advanced | |
22 | Complete Rack | 1 | Advanced | |
23 | Dynamic Rope | 1 | Advanced | |
24 | Climbing Shoes | 1 | Advanced | Don't forget your approach shoes |
25 | Prusik Slings | 4 | Advanced | 2 short and 2 long sling OR 4 long slings |
26 | Slings | 2 | Advanced | Two 600mm NYLON sling or dedicated anchor product e.g. Petzl Connect** |
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28 | * Climbing helmets for children are commercially available e.g. Edelrid, Petzl, Black Diamond, Climbing Technology and Camp all manufacture helmets specifically for children. | |||
29 | ** Dyneema/Spectra/UHMWPE slings CANNOT be used for clipping yourself into an anchor. Tests have shown that due to the non-dynamic properties of this material, relatively small falls lead to high loads and can result in the failure of the anchor or sling. | |||
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