I always wondered if I needed a chest harness and I don’t really think I do, except my child probably would need one. I just got the eldelrid via ferrata comfort set with the swivels and it’s very nice, heavier than I expected. Thank you for your video !!
Hello, so I went on my first rappel/climbing experience. I found a place about an hour away called Tollhouse Rock in Fresno County California. I stayed on the side of the mountain that was about 120 feet and quickly found a few sets of anchors that were in really great shape. I set up my rope and repelled to the bottom , and there was no way I was gonna try to climb back up, Good thing that I had my Petzl Ti block , grigri, and prussik cords and that got me back up the mountain pretty well. I did slip and rolled over on the way up but I was able to hold onto my break rope and quickly gained my composure. I was wearing some regular hiking boots and they were a bit slippery. Do you think I should get into some climbing shoes or mountaineering boots ? I dont really see myself climbing any expert routes but just using my little jugging ascending system I used today in conjunction with a little climbing on easy routes. I made it home safely and I had a really good time. Thanks !!
Wow, what an adventure! Tollhouse Rock sounds like a great spot for your first rappel/climbing experience, and it’s awesome to hear you stayed composed during the ascent, especially after the slip-having the right gear like the Petzl Ti Block, Grigri, and prusik really pays off in moments like that! As for the footwear, regular hiking boots can definitely be a bit slippery, especially on rock. If you’re planning on doing more jugging and some light climbing, a good pair of approach shoes or even beginner climbing shoes could make a big difference. Climbing shoes will give you better grip and precision on the rock, but if you’re not going for expert routes, approach shoes are a versatile option-they’re more comfortable for hiking but still offer solid traction for scrambling and easier climbs. Mountaineering boots, on the other hand, are more for tougher terrain and alpine routes. On super easy routes I climb also with approach shoes but it is recreational. For proper rock climbing I always use the climbing shoes. For rappel I always go with approach shows, mountaineering boots. Glad to hear you had a great time and made it home safely! Keep having fun out there, and feel free to share more of your experiences. I’m sure others will appreciate hearing about your journey too!
@@JetSetYourself hey thanks , I did get into some climbing shoes and that has helped with those tiny footholds, and approach shoes sounds like a great idea. I’ve been climbing more and I found that it is pretty fun. I’ll be using the Petzl Micro traction , and the Ropeman 4 for top rope solo and the grigri or ATC for rappel. Appreciate your reply , take care.
I always wondered if I needed a chest harness and I don’t really think I do, except my child probably would need one. I just got the eldelrid via ferrata comfort set with the swivels and it’s very nice, heavier than I expected. Thank you for your video !!
Yes, the swivels make the sets heavier. Same with my kit. Heavier than any other.
Hello, so I went on my first rappel/climbing experience. I found a place about an hour away called Tollhouse Rock in Fresno County California. I stayed on the side of the mountain that was about 120 feet and quickly found a few sets of anchors that were in really great shape. I set up my rope and repelled to the bottom , and there was no way I was gonna try to climb back up, Good thing that I had my Petzl Ti block , grigri, and prussik cords and that got me back up the mountain pretty well. I did slip and rolled over on the way up but I was able to hold onto my break rope and quickly gained my composure. I was wearing some regular hiking boots and they were a bit slippery. Do you think I should get into some climbing shoes or mountaineering boots ? I dont really see myself climbing any expert routes but just using my little jugging ascending system I used today in conjunction with a little climbing on easy routes. I made it home safely and I had a really good time. Thanks !!
Wow, what an adventure! Tollhouse Rock sounds like a great spot for your first rappel/climbing experience, and it’s awesome to hear you stayed composed during the ascent, especially after the slip-having the right gear like the Petzl Ti Block, Grigri, and prusik really pays off in moments like that!
As for the footwear, regular hiking boots can definitely be a bit slippery, especially on rock. If you’re planning on doing more jugging and some light climbing, a good pair of approach shoes or even beginner climbing shoes could make a big difference. Climbing shoes will give you better grip and precision on the rock, but if you’re not going for expert routes, approach shoes are a versatile option-they’re more comfortable for hiking but still offer solid traction for scrambling and easier climbs. Mountaineering boots, on the other hand, are more for tougher terrain and alpine routes.
On super easy routes I climb also with approach shoes but it is recreational. For proper rock climbing I always use the climbing shoes. For rappel I always go with approach shows, mountaineering boots.
Glad to hear you had a great time and made it home safely! Keep having fun out there, and feel free to share more of your experiences. I’m sure others will appreciate hearing about your journey too!
@@JetSetYourself hey thanks , I did get into some climbing shoes and that has helped with those tiny footholds, and approach shoes sounds like a great idea. I’ve been climbing more and I found that it is pretty fun. I’ll be using the Petzl Micro traction , and the Ropeman 4 for top rope solo and the grigri or ATC for rappel. Appreciate your reply , take care.
I have never seen one and thought they were for kids