Beginner Climber

Zahny · 23rd October 2011, 01:10 PM

What do I need to begin climbing, harness, spurs, flipline is there anything else? And what harness do you recommend and what spurs. I'm 6 foot 5 so I'm guessing I need long spurs? Would be great if you could point me in the right direction.

Eric Frei · 23rd October 2011, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Zahny

What do I need to begin climbing, harness, spurs, flipline is there anything else?

You need a lifeline, with a prussic etc.

I'd go Bashlin alloys with long gaffs and alloy caddie pads, 1/2" wire core flip line (12') with Gibbs adjuster and 150' 16 strand 1/2" lifeline something like Samson or New England. For a saddle I have always had the Buckingham Traverse Aussie edition with dual D rings each side and hard seat.

You'll need some carabiners and perhaps a screwlink (twisted one) for the flipline.

Zahny · 23rd October 2011, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric Frei

You need a lifeline, with a prussic etc.

I'd go Bashlin alloys with long gaffs and alloy caddie pads, 1/2" wire core flip line (12') with Gibbs adjuster and 150' 16 strand 1/2" lifeline something like Samson or New England. For a saddle I have always had the Buckingham Traverse Aussie edition with dual D rings each side and hard seat.

You'll need some carabiners and perhaps a screwlink (twisted one) for the flipline.

Thanks mate, I've seen heaps of post about all different types of gear but this sums it up nicely for me. Much appreciated.

Zahny · 23rd October 2011, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric Frei

You need a lifeline, with a prussic etc.

I'd go Bashlin alloys with long gaffs and alloy caddie pads, 1/2" wire core flip line (12') with Gibbs adjuster and 150' 16 strand 1/2" lifeline something like Samson or New England. For a saddle I have always had the Buckingham Traverse Aussie edition with dual D rings each side and hard seat.

You'll need some carabiners and perhaps a screwlink (twisted one) for the flipline.

Umm I can't seem to find those Bashlin spurs anywhere. Would you be able to link me by any chance?

Tony Knight · 24th October 2011, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Zahny

Umm I can't seem to find those Bashlin spurs anywhere. Would you be able to link me by any chance?

Bashlins

Or alternatively try TREEGEAR Australia | Tree Climbing Equipment | Arborist Supplies | Safety Gear, a site sponsor and stockist Buckingham Climbers.

Check out this thread, some good discussion on basic kit.

Beginners Climbing Kit

Regards

Tony

Zahny · 24th October 2011, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony K

http://www.newagearbor.com.au/shop/category12_1.htm

Or alternatively try TREEGEAR Australia | Tree Climbing Equipment | Arborist Supplies | Safety Gear, a site sponsor and stockist Buckingham Climbers.

Check out this thread, some good discussion on basic kit.

Beginners Climbing Kit

Regards

Tony

Thanks mate

TreeWorker · 25th October 2011, 08:41 PM

Some training

23rd October 2011, 01:10 PM	#1
Zahny Sappling Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9	Beginner Climber What do I need to begin climbing, harness, spurs, flipline is there anything else? And what harness do you recommend and what spurs. I'm 6 foot 5 so I'm guessing I need long spurs? Would be great if you could point me in the right direction.

25th October 2011, 08:41 PM	#7
TreeWorker Sappling Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 33	Re: Beginner Climber Some training

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