Indoor rock climbing?

[alaniscool]

What do I need if I want to start doing indoor rock climbing? Do I need any equipment or do those places rent them out? And how much do they normally cost?

 

[Fiveohhh]

I know they rent em out varies upon the place.

 

[freegeeks]

climbing shoes -- 70 --> 100 euro
harness -- 60 --> 80 euro

go for it - I climb 2 times a week indoor

 

[IEatChildren]

Most places rent out equipment, but it gets expensive if you go often.
I'm not sure how much they cost. I bought my equipment a long time ago

 

[Triumph]

Don't you need a partner, too? Who holds the rope if you go alone?

 

[illusion88]

Originally posted by: Triumph
Don't you need a partner, too? Who holds the rope if you go alone?

some indoor climbing gyms have people on staff for that.

 

[gleong]

If you're in the Bay Area, I went indoor rock climbing 2 weeks ago at Planet Granite in Belmont.

My GF and I were first timers, so we were required to take a belay training course. Lasted for about 1 hour. The next time we go, all we have to do is take a test to show we remember the key concepts from the course, and they'll give us a certificate of some sort.

Price:
$29 - which included the training, full day climbing pass, and all gear rental.

The 2 climbing gyms that I researched rented out equipment, and offered training courses.

 

[freegeeks]

Originally posted by: gleong
If you're in the Bay Area, I went indoor rock climbing 2 weeks ago at Planet Granite in Belmont.

My GF and I were first timers, so we were required to take a belay training course. Lasted for about 1 hour. The next time we go, all we have to do is take a test to show we remember the key concepts from the course, and they'll give us a certificate of some sort.

Price:
$29 - which included the training, full day climbing pass, and all gear rental.

The 2 climbing gyms that I researched rented out equipment, and offered training courses.

looks nice

 

[gleong]

Or Touchstone Climbing Gyms. They have a few all around the Bay Area.

 

[Savij]

Grab a partner and rent stuff until you decide you want to stick with it. Here, the first time is expensive ($50 i think)cause they have to certify you can belay (hold the rope) properly. After that, I think it is $30 for a day with equipment rental and $15 if you bring your own equipment.