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Rock climbing is an extreme sport that requires training and practice in order to be fun and safe. Learn how to rock climb and rappel with advice from an experienced rock climber in this free video series on rock climbing.
There are 11 videos in this series:
Building a rock climbing wall requires the purchase of climbing holds and other lumber, in addition to plans from a rock climbing wall manufacturer. Inspect a home-built rock climbing wall carefully with advice from an experienced rock climber in this free video on rock climbing walls.
Buying a portable rock climbing wall can be done by finding a climbing manufacturer that sells and tows these walls. Get proper instruction before using a portable climbing wall with advice from an experienced rock climber in this free video on rock climbing walls.
A rock climbing wall usually costs between $70 and $90 per square foot, depending on the company that is being used. Keep space, height of a wall and padding in mind when buying a climbing wall with advice from an experienced rock climber in this free video on rock climbing walls.
Renting rock climbing equipment for kids can be very dangerous, so it's important to also have access to a harness, climbing shoes and chalk. Get proper instruction from a professional when renting kids' rock climbing equipment with advice from an experienced rock climber in this free video on rock climbing.
When rappelling down a rock face, the first thing to do is to tie a knot in the end of the ropes so that the rappel device doesn't slip off the rope. Make an "L" shape with the body when rappelling down a rock face with advice from an experienced rock climber in this free video on rappelling.
Building an indoor climbing wall is a large task that requires a great deal of design planning. Learn how to build an indoor climbing wall that won't be pulled down with advice from an experienced rock climber in this free video on rock climbing walls.
When buying a climbing wall, it's helpful to consult a manufacturing company for advice on design and finding a space. Buy a climbing wall made of plywood or concrete with advice from an experienced rock climber in this free video on rock climbing walls.
When rappelling down a mountain, it's important to use a rappel device called an ATC for friction. Lock a carabiner before rappelling down a mountain with advice from an experienced rock climber in this free video on rappelling.
Prevent a rappel device from slipping when rappelling down a fixed rope by tying a knot in the end of the rope. Load a fixed line into a rappel device with advice from an experienced rock climber in this free video on rappelling.
Generally, rappelling during a rock climb means a person is being lowered from their volar. Find out what to do when a climber is ready to rappel with advice from an experienced rock climber in this free video on rappelling.
A rope climbing net can be done by using retired ropes or with new ropes that are woven together with friction knots. Use a spotter and good pads in conjunction with a rope climbing net with advice from an experienced rock climber in this free video on rock climbing.
As a sport, rock climbing began at the end of the 19th century in Germany and England. Since then, it has grown into a world-famous sport with hundreds of thousands of participants. There are several different types of climbing, each having its own grade of difficulty and danger. Rock climbing is considered one of the more extreme sports because of the high risk involved, but when the proper rock climbing techniques are employed and safety procedures are followed, it can be a very enjoyable and safe sport. In this free video series, an experienced rock climber provides advice for using rock climbing walls and rappelling. Discover how to build a rock climbing wall, how to buy a portable rock climbing wall and how to rent kids' rock climbing equipment. Learn about rappelling down a rock face, rappelling down a mountain and rappelling on a fixed rope. Improve rock climbing skills with these helpful tips.
Scott Keisling Scott Kiesling and has been rock climbing for more than 25 years. He has been a rescue climber for more than 10 years. He is also certified in single-rope techniques, top roping and lead climbing, both sport and traditional. He currently owns a 7,000-square-foot rock climbing facility called Climb On! in Wilmington, N.C. Keisling has also been a special effects coordinator and stunt rigger for motion pictures for more than 16 years in which he utilized his rock climbing skills.dkdk
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