Buying your first Trad Rack

Trad Climbing is an undeniably kit-intensive activity, and when you're starting out, it can be confusing as to what you do and don't need. What makes it all the more complex is that what you'll need will depend on what grade you're climbing and what rock type you're climbing on. In this article, we'll try to break down the options available and the choices you'll have as you make your way up through the grades, and onto different rock types. Check out the kit used in this video here: https://dmmwales.com/collections/trad... Read more here: https://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/p... #tradclimbing #rockclimbing #climbing 00:00 Building a Trad Rack 01:22 Wires 02:48 Hexes 03:58 Cams 06:13 Slings 07:57 Quickdraws 11:13 Specialist Wires 14:34 Specialist Cams 15:44 Racking system