Lets start out with the easiest way to start climbing, and that is Bouldering. Bouldering is climbing on short, low routes without the use of the safety rope that is typical of most other styles. Protection, if used at all, typically consists of a cushioned Bouldering Pad below the route and/or a spotter, a person that watches from below and directs the fall of the climber away from hazardous areas. If you do not have a spotter your gym would typically have a soft cushioned area at which to fall into ( i.e. Shredded up car tires, a rubber floor, or a crash pad). Bouldering is the easiest way to start climbing becuase you dont need anyone to belay you on a rope and you can only climb two times your height, which makes you feel very comfortable and safe. Also with bouldering anyone can just hope on the wall and climb its easy and theres no equipment involved. Here i am going to post a video of someone bouldering and post a picture of a typical bouldering pad.
Top Roping is climbing with the protection of a rope that's already suspended through an anchor at the top of a route( or wall). A belayer controls the rope, keeping it taut, and prevents long falls. For people who are more daring and not as afraid of height, top roping is for you. In rock gyms they have various differnt angles and heights to top rope on. To be able to top rope though you are going to need to wear a harness, becuase a harness is what is keeping you attached to the rope and keeping you safe. Now i will share a picture of a typical wall set up for top roping.
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