How to check rock climbing gear

Rock climbing gear encompasses many elements. A climber must trust his gear in order to have a safe and enjoyable rock climbing experience. Learn how to check rock climbing gear in this climbing video tutorial. Take action: throw out old equipment, rope should not have noticeable frays, make sure harness waist strap is double-backed, do not be careless with any gear and use shoes that maintain a sticky rubber. Josh, the instructor in this how-to video from Live Strong, is an avid climber that resides off the coast in central California. He has managed for a mountaineering sports company for several years and loves the sport.