Uploaded July 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Sport Climbing is an increasingly popular type of roped climbing that offers experienced climbers a new challenge, and complete beginners a head start in the world of climbing. Becoming popular in the mid-80s, it's a type of lead climbing. Sport Climbing uses permanent bolts and anchors that are fixed into the rock, whilst the climber uses a rope and harness to navigate up the bolts and anchors whilst securely attaching themselves with the use of quickdraws.
In this video, we explore all the things you need to know when starting to get into sports climbing. Join Steve McClure, veteran rock climber and Petzl expert athlete, as he discusses every step of preparation you should take before tackling the wall to ensure your safety, as well as the safety of those around you. Highlighting key points such as attaching quickdraws to your harness, securing the rope to your belay device, and a simple buddy check. It's a great introduction to getting into sport climbing.
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Sport Climbing is an increasingly popular type of roped climbing that offers experienced climbers a new challenge, and complete beginners a head start in the world of climbing. Becoming popular in the mid-80s, it's a type of lead climbing. Sport Climbing uses permanent bolts and anchors that are fixed into the rock, whilst the climber uses a rope and harness to navigate up the bolts and anchors whilst securely attaching themselves with the use of quickdraws.
In this video, we explore all the things you need to know when starting to get into sports climbing. Join Steve McClure, veteran rock climber and Petzl expert athlete, as he discusses every step of preparation you should take before tackling the wall to ensure your safety, as well as the safety of those around you. Highlighting key points such as attaching quickdraws to your harness, securing the rope to your belay device, and a simple buddy check. It's a great introduction to getting into sport climbing.
Shop Petzl Climbing Gear at GO Outdoors: bit.ly/3Nxww8E
Follow us on Instagram: bit.ly/39TrANl
Follow Petzl on Instagram: bit.ly/3OlPiAS
