Climbing

[secretspy]

DD has just starting with a climbing club. I know SFA about it

Any suggestions for equipment - at the moment I just want shoes (tiny ones, childrens size 10/11) for her and some tough leggings/similar to wear on her bottom half as she has shredded her leggings on the climbing wall.

Any help appreciated

Does she need a harness, or is the club providing one?

Shoes are good, ask about if she needs a chalk bag.

You might want to see if you can find some sturdier trousers for her than leggings.

If you have a decathlon shop nearby, they should have shoes etc for her and at a decent price. Otherwise, does the climbing centre have a shop you could check out?

thanks
are cargo type trousers more the idea?
no shop attached, it's a facility at a local college and no Decathlon shop around.

agree with Decathlon (which you can order online) or Go Outdoors. ds' club provided harnesses, shoes etc are you sure yours doesn't ? Cotton Tracksuit bottoms are good, thick stretchy leggings or cargo trousers with reinforced/articulated knees

My DC both climb and i generally buy climbing shoes off eBay. Every pair we've bought have been in really good condition since kids grow out of them so quick and by the time both mine have worn them, i can still sell them on again.

DD climbs in thick leggings and DS in skins. They both have a chalk bag. That's it really unless your DD is clmbing outdoors?

DH climbs and he recommends www.v12outdoor.com/product.php/2986/mad-rock-mad-monkey-kids-rock-climbing-shoe for shoes. For outside make sure she has a helmet and if bouldering a crash pad.

harnesses and helmets are provided at the centre. its indoors.
not had any chalk involved so far

She is just wearing plimsolls so far.