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[Are we there yet?]

Hi all...
Im looking into buying some new climbing gear...  Jackson Sports have an offer at the moment which includes
Viper Harness, Belay master Krab, Bug Belay Device, Chalk bag and chalk ball for £70...  if shoes are included its £110.
http://www.jackson-sports.com/Kits.aspx?ModelID=7594

I have no experience in deciding what is good or not, as ive only ever hired the equipment.  Im used to wearing Red Chilli shoes and have only climbed indoors but hope to be outdoor climbing soon...

Any thoughts on this offer or anything else appreciated 

[Mourneman]

Bit of a novice myself at the old climbing lark,but it's something i would spend more money on to get the Satisfaction in knowing what's securing you is quality gear,best to get an experienced climber to help you pick it.Here's a youtube video about some gear.
 

                                               

[Are we there yet?]

Bit of a novice myself at the old climbing lark,but it's something i would spend more money on to get the Satisfaction in knowing what's securing you is quality gear,best to get an experienced climber to help you pick it.Here's a youtube video about some gear.
 

                                               

cheers John..  I got the flyer a few weeks ago from TNOC so the peps there must think its grand, I also seen a girl wearing the harness last night, but she had little english to ask her much about it.

[twentyclicks]

That DMM stuff is top quality, there's no issue with it. They are a pro company!
The shoes will be a little cheaper, but they look comfortable and should be durable (which is good if you are indoor climbing as the walls wear them faster than rock!). They look like they have been designed for use by climbing centres. You will pay twice that to get any better shoes outside of a sale.
The harness is a lot better than some of the other entry harnesses like the Clog, and the belay master karabiner is awesome. It really is a great package, you will be very hard pushed to find a better starter kit!

Probably would have got it myself except I worked for Tiso and got good discount on particular things I wanted.

[LennyJ1]

I have to agree that DMM are a pro company, they gear in the pack is all safe. Best advise I could give would be go to the shop and try it on.

[Eamonn]

Hey AnnieAnne, i bought the same kit out of jacksons. The harness has 5gear loops and the leg and waist straps are the sort that don't need to be doubled back on themselves. Just pull them tight and you're ready to go. The shoes seem to be good too but it's the first pair of rock shoes i've had so i can't compare. I think it's a great kit 

[LandyLiam]

don't forget to have a browse round decathlon too, i wasn't fussed on their shoes but picked up a pair of red chillis off drongo which i really liked, i've got all my other stuff of ebay 2nd hand, hope it holds when i fall 

[Are we there yet?]

Thanks for all the advice! Twentyclicks, you are a wealth of information!! I'm going to get the package from Jacksons, seems to good to let it pass by! big E, did you have to get a size bigger in the shoe?

Landyliam...  I hope for your sake it holds too!!   
thanks again 

[Eamonn]

big E, did you have to get a size bigger in the shoe?

No i got the size normally wear. They are a close fit but could be closer i think. When i got them i was thinking more of comfort because i was only starting out. in future i think i'll be going for a half a size or even a full size smaller because if your feet are crammed in tight you get better support on the wall.

[twentyclicks]

If the shoes are un-lined they can stretch a full size once broken in, lined leather won't really stretch. Best to try on or ask advice of the shop.

[Are we there yet?]

Took a wee trip up to Belfast and bought the package...  just happened to check Facebook before I left and saw the Red Chilli shoes had been reduced  in price...  They swapped the DMM shoes for the Red Chilli's no problem.  Cant wait to try it all out!

[Eamonn]

Nice one! Did you go for a size up on the shoes?

[Are we there yet?]

Nice one! Did you go for a size up on the shoes?

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had to Big E... Im normally a 6, 7 in red chillies... although the 7 was tight in the shop the 7.5 were massive..

roll on Wednesday night! 

[Are we there yet?]

Used my new gear last night, and i'm delighted with it! Well worth the money 

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