http://www.rockclimbing-equipment.com Articles about rock climbing equipment to help you buy the best equipment. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:50:48 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Traditional (or just 'trad') climbing is the style where you place protection in the rock as you climb. If placed properly, the protection will prevent you from falling too far. There are two major types of trad climbing gear available and a few other less popular kinds. ... http://www.rockclimbing-equipment.com/trad-climbing-equipment/ Quickdraws form the link between the wall and your rope. When you fall their proper use ensures your safety. In this article, I'll go over the features of quickdraws and help you choose the ones that are right for you. Quickdraws consist of two carabiners connected by ... http://www.rockclimbing-equipment.com/choosing-rock-climbing-quickdraws/ Sport climbing involves rock climbing on walls with bolts drilled into the rock along the route. There are two bolts at the top, generally with chains for rappelling when you are done. You will need to lead climb up the route, using the bolts as protection for falling ... http://www.rockclimbing-equipment.com/sport-climbing-equipment/ Rock climbing shoes are one of the most important purchases you can make.  If you don't get the right style or fit of shoe you can end up hurting and not climbing your best.  There are a few different styles of climbing shoes and I'll go over the basics of ... http://www.rockclimbing-equipment.com/rock-climbing-shoes/