Climbing

Climbing is not just climbing. As with other sports, there are a variety of different disciplines – each has its own characteristics and its own appeal. In this post, we will, therefore, show you which types of climbing exist, what is special about them and what equipment you need.

Your climbing shoe is probably the most important aspect when climbing. It has to fit well and fulfill your needs when on the rocks. There are a bunch of differences between shoes. On the one hand, you have different climbing categories, and on the other hand different materials, fits and forms.

When buying climbing equipment there is a lot to consider – harness, helmet, climbing shoes, belaying device and above all you need the right rope. In this guide, we will show you which different types of ropes there are, which type of rope you need for which type of climbing and what else you need to be aware of when buying a rope.