| Rock climbing gear and equipment need important | | | | gear by caring and maintaining its quality. Here are |
| consideration. Not only do they provide you with | | | | some tips to care and maintain Climbing Harnesses: |
| safety, but also with the ability to perform any | | | | See to it that your climbing harnesses do not show |
| climbing ability. One important gear used is the | | | | signs of wear and tear. Prevent damage by checking |
| climbing harness. Know about climbing harnesses and | | | | for abrasions and signs of deterioration. |
| decide on which suits your needs and the nature of | | | | Wash with water and mild detergent only, and avoid |
| your climbing activity. | | | | using or contact with harsh chemicals. Hang to dry |
| Types of Rock Climbing Harness | | | | and keep away from direct sunlight. It is more |
| Each kind and type of climbing harness is designed | | | | possible to look for signs of deteriorations once the |
| for a specific purpose. Know what you need with the | | | | climbing harness has air dried. |
| different types described below: | | | | Never compromise quality with the cost. Replace |
| Sit Harness: has waist belt and leg loops, worn around | | | | climbing harnesses as soon as there are signs of |
| the hips, to provide security and mobility for climbers. | | | | deterioration and fraying, especially if you have had |
| Chest Harness: enables to stay upright during climbs. | | | | frequent falls. |
| Can be worn with a sit harness if ascending or | | | | Store your clean and dry climbing harnesses in |
| descending with a heavy pack, or during a glacier | | | | suitable conditions, preventing sunlight and rain which |
| climb. Adds support to the climber. | | | | can damage your harness. |
| Full-body Harness: similar with using both sit and chest | | | | Always check your climbing harnesses before and |
| harness in giving both support and security. You can | | | | after climbing. Remember it is valuable for your |
| choose to connect sit and chest harnesses with | | | | security and support. |
| full-body harness permanently, or semi-permanently. | | | | A climbing harness can last longer if treated with right |
| Rock Climbing Harness Care and Maintenance | | | | care. Practice these tips to be able to use your |
| Climbing harness gives you support and security, thus | | | | climbing harnesses longer and efficiently. |
| you need to maintain the high performance of the | | | | |