Informative Essay On Climbers

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As a new climber it is very important to have the right equipment. The equipment that a new climber needs includes a belay device, carabiners, climbing shoes, harness, helmet and lastly a rope. These six pieces of equipment are very important for a new climber to have. With there being different brands and different styles, I am going to give my personally opinion about what brands and styles are the best for a new climber to have. The first piece of equipment that a new climber needs is a belay device. The belay device is an essential piece for climbing, it ensures that the climber is safe, while climbing. According to the article titled “How to Choose Belay Devices,” a belay device acts as a brake on the climbing rope by applying friction to it, the device plus the belayers quick “braking hand,” helps …show more content…

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