FraiedKnot
New Member
Hello,
I've been looking for some inexpensive gear so that my 14yr old son and I can spend some quality time together. When I say inexpensive, Its not that I'm cheap, just my budget for this is bill me later...lol If I have to buy it over time, thats fine. Im hoping to get back into apprenticeship with our local linemen. 2 years ago I was able to get my foot in the door but had to drop out to be with my 2 half sisters after my stepmother suffered a brain aneurysm, which she died from. I have some climbing gear which I've been using more and more but for climbing trees. (Thin Bark) And my son's been taking an interest in it, so would love to include him as safely as possible. The prices for the... forgive me if I use the wrong term. here..lol Climbing rope.
I started on amazon looking around and came across BlackDiamond climbing harnesses for $45 each. I'm an XL and sons a Large. Reviews seemed pretty good on them Amazon.com only there from the waist down, For my son would it help if he also had the chest harness as well ??
Then I found an offer for some climbing rope and want to make sure Its a good buy,
2 pieces of True Blue that are each 50' long @ $50
2 pieces of 7/16" Velocity 45' long & 65' long also @ $50
Shipping is $18 for a total of $118. What do you think.
I thank you in advance for any advice, and help.
I've been watching Youtube videos trying to learn bit by bit.
But I'm one thats got to use it or lose it...lol Just dont' want to lose it all.....lol
Thanks
I've been looking for some inexpensive gear so that my 14yr old son and I can spend some quality time together. When I say inexpensive, Its not that I'm cheap, just my budget for this is bill me later...lol If I have to buy it over time, thats fine. Im hoping to get back into apprenticeship with our local linemen. 2 years ago I was able to get my foot in the door but had to drop out to be with my 2 half sisters after my stepmother suffered a brain aneurysm, which she died from. I have some climbing gear which I've been using more and more but for climbing trees. (Thin Bark) And my son's been taking an interest in it, so would love to include him as safely as possible. The prices for the... forgive me if I use the wrong term. here..lol Climbing rope.
I started on amazon looking around and came across BlackDiamond climbing harnesses for $45 each. I'm an XL and sons a Large. Reviews seemed pretty good on them Amazon.com only there from the waist down, For my son would it help if he also had the chest harness as well ??
Then I found an offer for some climbing rope and want to make sure Its a good buy,
2 pieces of True Blue that are each 50' long @ $50
2 pieces of 7/16" Velocity 45' long & 65' long also @ $50
Shipping is $18 for a total of $118. What do you think.
I thank you in advance for any advice, and help.
I've been watching Youtube videos trying to learn bit by bit.
But I'm one thats got to use it or lose it...lol Just dont' want to lose it all.....lol
Thanks