This article is meant as a bit of a guide to the new gym climber, and answers some of the questions that I had throughout the beginning of my climbing career, which although it is still just starting out, will hopefully last for many more years. I have no qualifications, other than wanting to help out those who go though the same things that I have. I’ve been climbing just ...
There are basically two “types” of ropes, Dynamic and Static. These can be used in a number of applications, depending on their width, length and options. The following will give you an understanding of the different types and options used in most climbing ropes today. Two Types Dynamic: The rope is designed to stretch at a designated percentage given a static load of a designated weight (i.e. 6.5% stretch on ...