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Climbing Equipment for Rent

Technical climbing shoes are required for bouldering and top rope or lead climbing. Approved climbing harnesses are required for top rope and lead climbing. Climbing harnesses and shoes are available for rent at the ARC Adventure Center. Rental gear is only for indoor use at the ARC climbing wall. See the following for gear available for rent.

Petzl Gym Harness

Petzl Gym harness photo

Rental Fee: $1

Basic adjustable harness for beginners and group programs. One-size-fits-all. Materials: polyester and Dyneema attachment point, nylon webbing. Technical Specifications: CE EN 12277 C / UIAA, 390 g

Misty Mountain Threadworks Gym Harness

Misty Mountain Threadworks harness photo

Rental Fee: $1

Highly adjustable program harness designed specifically for climbing gyms but also entirely suitable for ropes and challenge courses. Double pass waist buckle and quick adjust leg loops provide a secure fit.

Black Diamond Whiz Kid Harness

Black Diamond Whiz Kid harness photo

Rental Fee: $1

Designed to be a kid’s version of our new Momentum Speed harness, the new Wiz Kid features one Speed Buckle for quick and safe adjustment. The modern styling allows a child to climb alongside an idol and still look cool. Recommended for top-roping only. One size fits kids from 35-110 pounds (16-50 kg).

BUFO Unbreakable Shoes

BUFO Unbreakable Shoes photo

Rental Fee: $1

European Men’s Sizing: 4.5-14
MATERIAL: Premium Suede Leather Upper
MID-SOLE: Salpa 1.8MM
SOLE: “UTOPIA PDS” rubber – 4.5MM
PRIMARY RAND: 2MM
SECONDARY RAND: 1.8MM
LINING: Iso-Tex Synthetic
LASTING: Precise Fit Slip Lasted
SHAPE: Symmetric / No Camber (fits average wide)

Belay Rappel Device

Belay Rappel Device photo

Rental Fee: $1 (free if renting harness)

A versatile, lightweight belay/rappel device. Rope slots are engineered to increase friction on the rope. Single or double rope compatible (8 mm to 11 mm ropes). Cooling fins to dissipate heat more efficiently. Hard anodized for longer wear. CNC machined from 6061 T-6 aluminum. Comes with a Locking Carabiner.

Climbing Equipment for Sale

Tape

Tape roll photo

Price: $3.95 (single roll)

100% cotton athletic tape
1½" wide x 33' long (3.8 cm x 10 m)
Retail packaging includes illustrated, step-by-step taping instructions.

Belay Rappel Device

Belay Rappel Device photo

Price: $26.95 (BRD with Element Belay Carabiner)

A versatile, lightweight belay/rappel device. Rope slots are engineered to increase friction on the rope. Single or double rope compatible (8 mm to 11 mm ropes). Cooling fins to dissipate heat more efficiently. Hard anodized for longer wear. CNC machined from 6061 T-6 aluminum.

Competition Chalk Bag

Competition Chalk Bag photo

Price: $19.95

Classic cylinder style. Full-length pile lining. Stiff, easy-access rim. Brush holder. Includes belt w/side-release buckle.

Super Chalk

Super Chalk photo

Price: $2 (2.5 oz - 70 g)
Price: $4 (5 oz - 141 g)

The #1 selling brand of climbing chalk in America! The original chalk specifically formulated for rock climbing. A safe drying agent is added to the highest-quality magnesium carbonate for maximum sweat absorption and friction.

Refillable Chalk Sock

Chalk Sock photo

Price: $4.25

The #1 selling brand of climbing chalk in America! The original chalk specifically formulated for rock climbing. A safe drying agent is added to the highest-quality magnesium carbonate for maximum sweat absorption and friction. Reduces dust. Contains 1.1 oz. (31 g) of Super Chalk.

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