Climbing Protection
Build your rack with the right tools for the terrain. For traditional climbing, use active protection like climbing cams or passive pieces like nuts and hexes to secure cracks and fissures in the rock. When heading into winter conditions, specialised alpine climbing gear such as ice screws is necessary for secure placements in frozen terrain.
Your choice of rock climbing gear depends entirely on the nature of the climb. From single nut keys for removal to full sets of cams, find the correct equipment to keep you safe on your ascent.
- Use proper equipment, including a helmet, harness, ropes, and carabiners, and ensure they are in good condition.
- Perform a partner check before climbing to verify knots, harnesses, and belay devices are secure.
- Warm up before starting to prevent injuries and improve performance.
- Stay focused while climbing and belaying, and maintain clear communication with your partner.
- Avoid climbing in dangerous weather or poorly maintained areas.
Fractures are the most common injuries in rock climbing, often caused by falls. Other frequent injuries include tendonitis (e.g., tennis or golfer’s elbow), shoulder subluxation, and meniscal tears from high-impact or repetitive movements.
- Harness: Secures the climber to the rope.
- Ropes: Absorb fall impact and prevent ground falls.
- Carabiners and Belay Devices: Control rope tension for safety during climbs and descents.
- Helmet: Protects against falling rocks or impacts during falls.
- Crash Pads (for Bouldering): Cushion falls from lower heights.
- Land on your feet with knees bent to absorb impact.
- Roll onto your back to distribute force evenly.
- Avoid reaching out with your arms to prevent wrist or elbow injuries.
- Practice falling techniques in controlled environments to build confidence.
- Avoid overtraining by balancing climbing sessions with rest days to prevent overuse injuries.
- Use proper technique to reduce strain on joints and muscles.
- Strengthen supporting muscles through targeted exercises.
- Always warm up before climbing and cool down afterward.
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