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Written by Administrator
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Sunday, 08 February 2009 19:26 |
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It's always difficult to compare thedifferences between grades all over the world, so we've put together a chart for you to compare our grades with the rest of the worlds.
France | UIAA | USA | UK | SA & Aus | 5a | V+ | 5.7 | 4c | | 5b | VI- | 5.8 | 5a | | 5c | VI | 5.9 | 5a | | 6a | VI+ | 5.10a | 5b | 19 | 6a+ | VII- | 5.10b | 5b | | 6b | VII- | 5.10c | 5c | 20 | 6b+ | VII | 5.11a | 5c | 21 | 6c | VII+ | 5.11b | 5c | 22 | 6c+ | VIII- | 5.11c | 6a | 23 | 7a | VIII | 5.11d | 6a | 24 | 7a+ | VIII | 5.12a | 6b | 25 | 7b | VIII+ | 5.12b | 6b | 26 | 7b+ | IX- | 5.12c | 6b | 27 | 7c | IX | 5.12d | 6c | 28 | 7c+ | IX+ | 5.13a | 6c | 29 | 8a | IX+ | 5.13b | 7a | 30 | 8a+ | X- | 5.13c | 7a | 31 | 8b | X | 5.13d | 7a | 32 | 8b+ | X+ | 5.14a | 7b | 33 | 8c | XI- | 5.14b | 7b | 34 | |
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Written by Administrator
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Sunday, 08 February 2009 19:08 |
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In order to start climbing there are a few things that you need to know. First of all, you're going to need some gear. This is a simple rock climbing gear list of what you will need when beginning your new found passion.
Bouldering
- Climbing shoes
- Chalk Bag & Chalk
Indoor Climbing
- Chalk Bag & Chalk
- Harness
- Belay Device & Locking Carabiner
- Climbing Shoes
Lead Climbing
- Chalk Bag & Chalk
- Harness
- Belay Device & Locking Carabiner
- Climbing Shoes
- Helmet
- Rope
- Rope Bag
- Quick Draws
If you ever are in doubt or need some advice on climbing gear, please feel free to contact us. |
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Last Updated on Monday, 15 June 2009 11:25 |
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