A Rock Climbing Harness Is A Climber's Best Friend
Michalis 'BIG Mike' Kotzakolios


Defined Tag: Rock Climbing Harness.

When it comes to rock climbing, your most important partner would have to be your rock climbing harness.

Let's face the facts. Rock climbing isn't really the safest of sports. In fact, it's classified as an extreme sport, with "extreme" being the operative word. It's fraught with risks... risks that could actually prove fatal for the untrained and ill-prepared climber. Dealing with the uncertainties of slab and hole locations coupled with the sheer height of cliffs and crags, as well as the physical and mental demands, which can be daunting, associated with the sport, rock climbing isn't an activity that anyone could join. You'd have to possess physical and mental fortitude. You'd have to undergo physical conditioning to build your strength and stamina. And you'd have to equip yourself with the right gear to ensure your safety.

And of all this gear, a rock climbing harness is the most important.

A rock climbing harness is a belt-like tool that you strap into your midsection, from your crotch to your waist. The rope which is supposed to keep you safe from a fall whenever you slip or otherwise lose balance during a climb is attached to your strap, with the other end passing through the anchor at the top of the cliff or crag and extending to the base of the climb site, supported by another anchor and monitored by a human companion. From this description, it is quite apparent that a rock climbing harness is essential for your welfare.

In choosing a rock climbing harness, you should keep in mind the following guidelines:

* Choose a harness that is sturdy and durable. You wouldn't want it to break while supporting your fall.

* Make sure that the clip where the end of the rope would be attached is made up of metal.

* Choose a harness that would complement your body type. Bigger folks would find full body harnesses quite uncomfortable, for example, while smaller climbers would find the same to their liking.

* Don't forget to test the harness before purchasing it. Most rock climbing shops have indoor wall climbing facilities that would help their customers test the performance of what they intend to buy. This would be a great chance to determine the strength and durability of the harness you are considering.

A harness is a rock climber's best friend. Selecting one should not be a matter of budgeting alone. Dependability should be a factor that should precede price.

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