(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best climbing equipment

super late to this party but oh well:

If you are looking for something fun and packable I would suggest getting about 120' of balance communities regular feather webbing(the green kind not the pro), you won't be able to use it on highlines but it is super packable and a lot easier to rig than tubular and would be a great lightweight setup to have for traveling. plus you can also rig it primitive style pretty easily.

Once you do want to get a longline kit, it is hard to avoid the pully system. You can go on the cheaper side and get;

2* double pulleys (https://www.amazon.com/Fusion-Climb-Secura-Double-Aluminum/dp/B00P8D6H8I),

a rope grab (Petzl tiblock)https://www.amazon.com/Petzl-Tibloc-Ascender-One-Size/dp/B000AXTO8Q/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1499726769&sr=1-1&keywords=tibloc,
a carabiner,

single pulley https://www.amazon.com/Lixada-Mobile-Single-Climbing-Rigging/dp/B01I10MMEM/ref=sr_1_5?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1499726811&sr=1-5&keywords=single+pulley,

small rigging plate (https://www.amazon.com/Fusion-Climb-Aluminum-Little-Rigging/dp/B008KEDV36/ref=pd_sim_468_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B008KEDV36&pd_rd_r=9GSDV5MPNYH1V1ND0S8N&pd_rd_w=FUuA4&pd_rd_wg=eWUeb&psc=1&refRID=9GSDV5MPNYH1V1ND0S8N)

and about 50-60' of static rope (https://www.amazon.com/GM-CLIMBING-Double-Accessory-Fluorescent/dp/B01H5CY7SQ/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1499726145&sr=1-3&keywords=static%2Brope&th=1&psc=1) this should work fine for you and is rated to 19kn.

The most expensive part of this pulley system is going to be the brake. I would recommend a gri gri just as the simplest option and with longlining stuff like this you should be okay getting a used one off of ebay, just inspect it well before use to make sure there aren't any defects or anything. You could go ahead and use an ATC and tie the tail off but I suspect you would lose a lot of efficiency in this already pretty inefficient but cheaper set up. You can also go ahead and get the slackbro's pulleys, they aren't the best, but they are so bomber and are still nice to have around after you are trying to upgrade and may be easier than trying to piece everything together.

When it comes to webbing, that option is kinda up to you, try and make some friends with local slackline groups and walk various types of webbing and you will find what you like best, I would recommend getting 100 meters for your first length though, it's not too much to haul around and when you start rigging highlines longer than 50meters, there should be plenty of people who also have 100 meter lengths that you can partner up with.

Also keep an eye out on slackchat used gear group on facebook, you can usually find some pretty decent stuff on there.

Good luck and happy slacking!

The length of it is somewhat deceptive because it's folded in half. It's made of TITAN Survivorcord of the dragonscale variety and the total length is probably around 20 inches when unfolded, including the length of the two Metolius FS mini carabiners. I used the trilobite weave, and I believe it took about 30 feet of cord to make. I'm unsure because I don't know the length of the original hank I used.

I used to have a different one, but I made some design changes on this one that I feel are more effective when using a good, strong weight-rated material like 550 paracord.

Originally I wove around my keyring on one of the ends. This made adding and removing things from my keys somewhat difficult, so I scrapped that idea and just added a second carabiner. I also changed the type of carabiner I used. Originally I had a Nite-Ize one you can get at any Wal-Mart. They're only rated to hold 75 pounds so it seemed relatively pointless to have it attached to such a strong material and not be able to use it in that way, which is why I switched to the aforementioned Metolius.

One other thing I thought of now that I'm using two carabiners: I made it so they're horizontally symmetrical instead of congruent when I fold the lanyard and attach both carabiners to my keys. This idea was inspired by the S-biner, because when you slide a keyring through both clips of the S-biner it makes it impossible to accidentally open the gate and have them slide out. Basically, now my keys are double locked and I don't have to worry about them falling out if I somehow put pressure on one of the gates.

Lastly, instead of burning the tips into the back of the lanyard like I did last time, I decided to tie them into a knot and then burn them into the knot so as to not compromise the strength of the main body.

Am I ever going to need to climb with this? Probably not. But it's nice to have something pretty seriously strong if ever needed. This thing is like a portable ladder rung. I might add some ranger bands just to keep the fold compact, maybe also add some gizmos to the ranger bands on the outside, like a compass or something. I will say that it's a bit bulky but it still fits in my pocket just fine.

Here you are!

http://www.reddenmarine.com/commercial/seine-gear/rings.html

Then a carabiner is about 5-10 dollars. I love this one, but I'm only now getting into it:

http://www.amazon.com/Fusion-Ovatti-Screw-Locking-Carabiner-Black/dp/B008KEC71S/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1462529489&sr=8-4&keywords=fusion+carabiner

I've read that oval is better, but I've also heard you want flat ends. Up to you I guess.

If you don't care about vertical space, get one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/Fusion-Delta-Swivel-Black/dp/B00AEL8KX4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1462529556&sr=8-1&keywords=swivel+climbing

If you do care about vertical space, get this:
http://www.amazon.com/Fusion-Shackle-Swivel-Black/dp/B008KEDXXO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1462529588&sr=8-1&keywords=fusion+shackle

Being a poor college student, I've done a good bit of research on the best bang for the buck for suspension equipment :)

Have fun

If possible, the best possible solution is to just actually dog-proof your house, or at least an area you can section off. Otherwise, if you can afford one, I'd say get her a big outdoor kennel. If you're committed to her being tethered, at the very least get her a secure but comfortable harness, I use this one when I take my 70 lb husky out. Also get something with a locking mechanism (think like this) to use with any spring clips, because trust me, the dog can get it undone, mine has twice. I know how scary this is, I learned the hard way that my dog can also clear a 6' fence, I hope you figure something out!

Gander Mtn has ENO Atlas Straps, but their climbing carabiner stock is nearly nonexistent. You may as well go to amazon for those.
Here's a good one,
https://www.amazon.com/Omega-Pacific-Oval-Straightgate-Bright/dp/B000UKUOSI/ref=sr_1_2?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1466554868&sr=1-2&keywords=carabiners
Whatever you get, make sure they're good climbing rated ones. They're rated in KiloNewtons and 1KN is about 225 Ft-Lbs of force, this one is rated at 22 KN, so not quite 5K Ft-Lbs. Plenty strong for hammocking.

I second this. I'd use chalk and try various grips before I went for straps. In August I couldn't pull 425 off the ground without my grip breaking (mixed grip, liquid chalk). Two days ago I was able to pull 505 without my grip even feeling tested (mixed grip, real chalk). The liquid chalk is ok, but I'd buy [this] (https://www.amazon.com/321-STRONG-Refillable-Chalk-Capacity/dp/B0175OQJMG/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1549049114&sr=8-5&keywords=lifting+chalk) as it's much cheaper, and I think it works better. The best thing I did to build grip strength was kroc rows (usually 1 or 2 sets of high rep, very heavy db rows) after I finished deadlifting.

1. A lot of places you'll want more draws than 12. Normally I carry 2-4 alpine draws which are great for use under roofs and such. It's nice to have slings anyway, for backing up your PAS before going off belay or anchoring to a tree at a sketchy belay ledge, or whatever.
   
2. For rappelling autoblocks or emergency ascending, sterling's hollow autoblock loops are the best thing ever. I use the shorter 13.5 inch version.
   
3. You'll likely want a stick clip. Get the superclip, not the trango one.
   
4. I prefer a tarp to a bag. Personal thing, but it's nice to be able to strap it to any pack and easier to keep the rope off the ground while belaying. Trango's is good. Otherwise, for a bag you might as well use the $2 ikea one.
   
5. Helmets. Suck it up. Newbies are usually on routes with more flipping/headbanging/rockfall potential than on steep overhanging 12's.

Hi, new to climbing and looking for advise. There is a new rail to trail being built near my house and I somehow became caretaker to the trail. It has been basically 70 years of neglect and was built on a granite hill with a cliff on one side and a berm on the other. The hill is composed of fractured granite with a lot of invasive species growing between the rocks and fracturing it. I would like to be able to get the invasive species out but it is impossible on the cliff side. I plan on rappelling myself on the top side and tie the rope to the trees and be able to slowly walk down the edge and pull out or cut any vegetation.

What gear would I need? I was looking at https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B018RLPEY0/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_9?smid=A5THPGRP6FZBY&psc=1 but this seems to be only when you actually fall and not provide support or anchoring while I work or is this more what I need https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B073LSTSW3/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_10?smid=A2760MNFACRLA8&psc=1 ? I know I am supposed to get dynamic rope but its only 20 feet down max, would static rope be okay?

I would like to be able to be supported behind my back or on the side to be able to make cuts with I am going to use a one handed reciprocating saw or loppers.

The cliff is 15-20 feet tall max with it being a full 90 but above it is a dirt hill with trees greater than 12 inches diameter with a steep but with ropes manageable 60-70 degrees. You can walk around the cliff to reach the top as there is a trail up there. The closer you get to the cliff the more steep it gets.

Am I doing this wrong? Is this too dangerous? Thanks in advance.

I have an immersion blender on my wishlist because there is a really good recipe for butternut squash sweet potato slowcooker macaroni chili (Edit: I mixed up the recipes). that requires a blender and I don't have a blender.

Edit again: Ok. I'm all over the place. I think it was some kind of butternut squash pasta. The chili doesn't need a blender.




Alternatively, on my "fitness stuff" list I have something called a chalk ball. I go bouldering 3 times a week and if you don't know, chalk is used when climbing to help with friction or something like that... but anyways, it'll make it easier for me to bring chalk to the gym with me without the risk of spilling chalk everywhere.

> I found this for you so you can practice. They even come in some really happy, fun colors :)
>
>Fail better next time, kid.

Fucking Savage

How about a DIY harness solution? Works great for me!

Here's all you need:

10-12' of 1" webbing - Here's 30' and it's only $7.85 - get creative and use the extra for additional straps. Get it here: https://www.amazon.com/Strapworks-Heavyweight-Polypropylene-Webbing-Strapping/dp/B01KTVG0KI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1536581470&sr=8-3&keywords=webbing&dpID=41Rlrv4YwXL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch&th=1&psc=1

And some heavy duty adjustable buckles - here's 10 for $8:

https://smile.amazon.com/10-Adjustable-Release-Plastic-Buckles/dp/B00DCZRLZW/ref=pd_bxgy_468_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00DCZRLZW&pd_rd_r=a024606f-b511-11e8-bcdb-932140fb8169&pd_rd_w=2VDdD&pd_rd_wg=jlO0J&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=6725dbd6-9917-451d-beba-16af7874e407&pf_rd_r=FQT5NVP8YN0D9B15J053&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=FQT5NVP8YN0D9B15J053

I assume you have an o-ring. Cut two pieces whatever length you need (lightly burn the ends with a lighter to stop fraying), double loop them through the o-ring and attach the buckles. Then pick out your favorite coffee table, footstool, pillow, etc. Attach straps first, then slide flared toy through the o-ring and mount up.

If you go this route, let me know how it works out.

my impression of the metolius mega sets is that generally the work best on less steep walls - vertical or slab, due to the generally smaller hold size. So you may want to avoid an overhung wall, and additionally until she is a little older.

Here's a video of a baby climbing a vertical wall. this seems like what you might be going for. Here is a young one on a slab wall. In both cases I think they have a few more "jug" holds than what you have in the metolius set. Consider supplementing with something easier to grab like a set of mini jugs or these.

My personal favorite, and widely recommended, is the Gibbon Andy Lewis Signature Trickline:

https://www.amazon.com/Gibbon-Andy-Lewis-Signature-Trickline/dp/B00E6FFJVA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1540382640&sr=8-1&keywords=andy+lewis+trickline

Next best options would be the Boss Line or the AGGRO Line from SlacklineIndustries imo:

https://www.amazon.com/Slackline-Industries-Boss-Line-Competition/dp/B073R2XVZX

https://slacklineindustries.com/collections/2-inch/products/aggro-line-kit

Oh yeah, for sure. 321 STRONG Refillable Chalk Ball with 65 Gram (2.3 oz) Capacity, Comes Full - for Rock Climbing, Gym Workouts, Billiards, and More https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0175OQJMG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_OVcJBbRE3YMMD

try getting a climbing hangboard, and looking up exercises for that. Guarantee you'll notice forearm and hand strength increases within a month

i found two of these climbing runners to come in very handy for carrying shit a lot easier:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002V6NV16/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

also, be sure to bring a foot med kit just in case.

i prefer 2 pair of socks but I like changing socks if given the opportunity.

Do you need the connections rigid? If not, just buy webbing ($0.52/ft) and girth hitch the webbing to the sled and buy a weight belt ($13)to attach it to with a water knot looped around the belt.

If you want to get fancier and need it rigid, then buy two carabiners ($6 x 2) we can do the following:

• Take a length of webbing 18in-24in longer than your poles
  2.Fold the last 3in of one end over
  

• Sew both outer edges of the folded regions. This should create a "cup" 3in wide.
  
• The end of the pole should fit in this cup.
  
• Clove Hitch the webbing to the connection point so that the majority of the webbing is leading away from the sled and the cup we sewed is trailing towards the sled.
  
• Place the pole in the cup.
  
• stretch the webbing the length of the pole.
  
• Roughly 6in from the top place a bite in the rope about 6in in circumference with an overhand knot.
  
• Stretch the webbing along the pole.
  
• Fold the excess the excess over the pole and sew it together.
  
• Now we should have a Pole capped on both ends with webbing that is clovehitched to the sled near one end with a bite near the top.
  
• Repeat with other Pole.
  
  Now for how to attach it to yourself. You are probably going to want to buy some cordellette ($8.50, but probably cheaper at a nearby outdoor store since you only need 3-4ft and its like $0.50/ft) for a prussik.
  
  
• Tie two slings with the cord about 18in in length
  
• Tie prussiks around the weight belt about where they rest on your hips.
  
• Connect the prussiks to the sled with the carabiners.
  
  The Prussiks should hold the cord on your hips with friction. In all it should cost around $40. You can probably find cheaper carabiners or quicklinks at a local hardware store also.
  

I'm not too sure about Bandit's gear, but I do have a list of what I used for Mute.

MP5K: Umarex Heckler & Koch MP5

P226: Sig Sauer P226 Metal Slide Airsoft Pistol

Facemask: Fontic Sunsing Multi-Function Facemask

Gasmask: Outgeek M50 Airsoft Mask

BDU: Rothco Military Airforce Style Flightsuit Coveralls - Navy Blue

Vest: MetalTac Airsoft Cross Draw Tactical Vest

Gloves: Uxcell Pair Chemical Resistance Rubber Gloves

Harness: Rosy Clouds Climbing Harness

Pistol Holster: Carlebben Drop Leg Holster

Boots: Any pair of all black boots/sneakers

Tape: Any gray/white tape

Patches: Honestly up to you, there's so many out there, it's basically up to personal preference.

In total cost me around $200-300 but you can definitely look for cheaper ones on other websites.

Copied from OP's comment to another:

I'm not too sure about Bandit's gear, but I do have a list of what I used for Mute.

MP5K: Umarex Heckler & Koch MP5

P226: Sig Sauer P226 Metal Slide Airsoft Pistol

Facemask: Fontic Sunsing Multi-Function Facemask

Gasmask: Outgeek M50 Airsoft Mask

BDU: Rothco Military Airforce Style Flightsuit Coveralls - Navy Blue

Vest: MetalTac Airsoft Cross Draw Tactical Vest

Gloves: Uxcell Pair Chemical Resistance Rubber Gloves

Harness: Rosy Clouds Climbing Harness

Pistol Holster: Carlebben Drop Leg Holster

Boots: Any pair of all black boots/sneakers

Tape: Any gray/white tape

Patches: Honestly up to you, there's so many out there, it's basically up to personal preference.

In total cost me around $200-300 but you can definitely look for cheaper ones on other websites.

this product was athlete endorsed (nba). looks like there's a specific all-purpose version. good reviews

https://www.amazon.com/Mission-Athletecare-302101-Parent-Power-Grip/dp/B00M51DFVS#customerReviewshttps://www.amazon.com/Mission-Athletecare-302101-Parent-Power-Grip/dp/B00M51DFVS#customerReviews

TNuts - https://www.amazon.com/1000-T-nuts-for-Climbing-Holds/dp/B003KISHD6/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=t-nuts+for+climbing&qid=1556275714&s=gateway&sr=8-5

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Holds: https://www.amazon.com/Rocky-Mountain-Climbing-Gear-TC-JRNL-SNZX/dp/B00CM91N0S/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=rock+climbing+holds&qid=1556275790&s=gateway&sr=8-4

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Those Rocky Mountain holds are great, additionally, don't forget about making your own holds out of scrap 2x4 cut-offs.

you're not buying the actual climber pulleys for their weight load - the home depot/lowe's ones are fine for that - you're buying them for the bearings and quality. a $14 dollar climbers pulley will never screeeeeech screeeeeech screeeeeech screeeeeech like the one from home depot. it's more about your sanity :)

edit: i've tried alot of pulley cable options the green ones in the pic are these

Flashlight: Nitecore TIP

Knife: Byrd Cara Cara

Pen: Pilot Kakuno

Wallet: Saddleback Leather Sleeve Wallet

Caribiner: Metolius Mini

Total: 98.33

More realistically, I would DIY the wallet with a $10 piece of tooling leather, and get a better knife like a Spyderco Efficient. This would put me a couple dollars over, so swap the pen for a Zebra F701. Total:$100.42

Hard mode:

Flashlight: Nitecore Tube

Knife: Opinel #6

Pen: Pilot Kakuno (same as linked above)

Wallet: DIY Sleeve (as discussed above)

Caribiner: Metolius (same as linked above)

Total: $49.14

Please tell me those are not the actual holds your gym uses. I've climbed on the pictured "level 3" holds and they are pretty terrible for anything outside of a kids play set.

https://www.amazon.com/Rocky-Mountain-Climbing-Gear-QH-G3IN-ZLO6/dp/B0054RVYZ4/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1549292196&sr=8-10&keywords=kids+climbing+holds

https://www.amazon.com/Climbing-Hardware-Children-Playground-assorted/dp/B01M8FZSAI/ref=sr_1_11_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1549292196&sr=8-11-spons&keywords=kids+climbing+holds&psc=1

I've been doing aerials for about 3 years, and just bought a used aerial rig for my backyard (!!!!). I believe it's this one. I don't have any other equipment yet or any experience rigging, and I don't want to die of a spinal injury in my backyard. I have a lead on a hoop from one of my instructors, but I'm not sure what to get as far as other rigging equipment. My current amazon shopping list looks like this:

- carabiners

- swivel

- span set

Is this okay? Should I take a class on rigging? Should I hire someone to come look this over once I'm set up?

Black Diamond is commonly associated with outdoor sports, with needs such as for climbing and hiking. A lot of their offerings are robust and intended for actual hard use and rated appropriately for safety, hence the "heavy" description you're seeing.

They also have a lot lighter simpler offerings that are great for the common EDC'er and retain the climbing safety rating if you ever decide to take it climbing or etc.

One suggestion from Black Diamond: [Neutrino] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HC7WWRM/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_er5iDbCKTZS7T) (several colours available)

A cheaper alternative that's also popular: Metolius FS Mini II (several colours available)

Note, these 2 brands are commonly available online or in outdoor sporting goods kind of stores like an REI. These carabiner makers often also make locking variants if you prefer the extra security.

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Nite-Ize products are generally more for light use, and they're more about the features, design, and varieties. They're not rated for climbing but they give a load-bearing rating to almost all of their carabiners larger than the micro series.

They have a lot of variations to choose from including size, colour, material, locking or non-locking, and shape. They also have larger holders too, for example a carabiner that itself holds like 6 micro carabiners.

What you hear about failing is either a QC issue or the issue that with the double wire gate system sometimes you can have the gate accidentally open.

You can find these in a variety of stores or online. I've seen these in Home Depot and Walmart too.

> lost 3.4k

> should I kill myself WSB?

If you're asking this after losing only 3.4k, you probably should at least try. But since it seems like you can't get anything straight the first time around, I found this for you so you can practice. They even come in some really happy, fun colors :)

Fail better next time, kid.

If you're looking to take your tricklining to the next level I'd go for a kit with two ratchets, shackles, and slings. Most of the big slack brands sell a kit like this and you really can't go wrong with any of them.

The Andy Lewis Trickling from Gibbon is a solid choice and it's currently $90 off on Amazon.

Yeah, I know. I'm just making fun of his idea that "well, just stuck it in my mill..." idea.

The guy doesn't consider a lot of factors. Firstly, the time to design something like that. An experienced user could do it in say thirty minutes to one hour. It's not all that complicated.

But then, what if you don't have your own mill? Then you have to take it somewhere (driving, or transit, but it all boils down to your time), then there's a minimum fee. I just looked into getting some objects laser cut out of 1/16" stainless and the guy on the phone said "well we have a minimum fee of $140, so you may as well make 100 of them". And so on and so forth.

Oh, look at this. A hangboard for $55 with free two day shipping. That's waaaay more hassle than making your own.

Maybe I'm just bitter, I want my own mill, someone shoot me.

This is the one I got.
https://www.amazon.com/YaeCCC-Climbing-Assignment-Rappelling-Equipment/dp/B073LSTSW3/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=climbing+harness&qid=1555885326&s=gateway&sr=8-10

Works great.

Yeah, that's more along the line of what I was thinking, but moreso utilizing the hole of the controller. Like, say, using one of those extra large carabiners to just slot into the hole of the controllers.

Sterling hollow block FTW.

Looks like the same pretty much

It does look like they had this too but that's for shoes.

Maybe use a duffel bag or better yet a tool bag from a hardware store?
Maybe use a big carabiner to bring them all together so they don't mish-mash and tangle with each other?
https://www.amazon.com/Jumbo-Aluminum-Carabiner-Snap-Hook/dp/B003LV3UZM
Maybe use a clothes hanging rod in the trunk up high and just pull what you need at each site off it?
https://www.amazon.com/High-Road-Expandable-Car-Clothes/dp/B001NI7KE2

No it'll fray. Maybe if you do it with a hot knife, but, honestly, just pick up a spool of nylon strapping: https://smile.amazon.com/Strapworks-Heavyweight-Polypropylene-Webbing-Strapping/dp/B01KTVG0KI

I hang my rings using climbing gear. It gives me an easy way to adjust ring height from pull-ups all the way down to ring pushups, in 3" increments. The rings are always level.

I hang long daisy chains from the ceiling. I girth hitch a 30cm pre-sewn runner/sling around each ring, and hang them from the daisy chains using a non-locking carabiner.

Edit: Here's a picture of the setup and a closeup of the rings/runner/carabiner.

Non locking carabiner.

1 inch tubular webbing.

Tie a water knot to the biner. Wrap the webbing end over end holding it in place. Pack it in a surgical glove. Remeber to use a non locking biner. It's easier to manipulate.

You wedge the tool between the bottom and sides on a diagonal angle while hitching the biner. The biner does not attach directly to the too. Only the webbing.

I just took my work one to my volley house, and I'm planning on making a new one. I'll PM you a pic if you don't understand.

I really like the sterling hollow block for use as a third hand or prusik. I use the 13.5 inch.

https://www.amazon.com/Sterling-Rope-6-8mm-Hollow-Block/dp/B01253J7LM

Climbing-rated carabiner (preferably a locking carabiner) through the end of the ball eye-screws.

Climbing-rated sling over your pull-up bar with the ends of the sling hooked into the carabiner. You'll want to choose an appropriate sling length so that the grip balls hang (phrasing!) at your desired height.

https://www.amazon.com/Mad-Rock-Super-Screw-Carabiner/dp/B003E2WV80/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1518110798&sr=1-3&keywords=climbing+carabiner

https://www.amazon.com/Newdoar-Runners-Climbing-Lightweight-Slinging/dp/B075GRHYTX/ref=sr_1_22?ie=UTF8&qid=1518110547&sr=8-22&keywords=climbing+webbing+loop

Just ordered two! If James says to do, don't think. Haha! http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002V6NV16/ref=pe_385040_30332200_TE_item
Assorted colors?! Hopefully pink or purple.

Thanks. I've been looking for a new carabiner for my EDC. this one, specifically

I just got my first sewing machine a Elna EL2000 and was wondering if it would be able to sew through nylon straps such as these.

Thanks

This make a good keyring , i usually buckle it up on my pants.
Might come in handy at some point.

http://www.amazon.com/Mad-Rock-Super-Screw-Carabiner/dp/B003E2WV80/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1420512945&sr=8-4&keywords=carabiner

Plus the stuff you mentioned makes it complete.

• CRKT Homefront Knife
  
  
• Spyderco Squarehead Knife
  
  
• Trayvax Axis Wallet
  
  
• Peak LED Solutions Flashlight, w/ Mule Head
  
  
• Metolius F.S. Mini II Carabiner
  
  
• Maratac Peanut 10180 Flashlight
  
  
• Maratac Widgy Bar Straight, 2 inch
  
  
• Various Keyrings / Hardware
  
  
• Shaved Keys (off with their heads!)

Get a nice giant carabiner and hook everything up.

This. Just get a locking d-ring carabiner like this one

Used some from Amazon/Climbing Wall Supply and some from Three Ball Climbing. The Three Ball t-nuts were far superior and are the ones we ended up using for the ceiling.

Problem with the t-nuts is the teeth end up spinning pretty easily, or at least from what we saw. Again, maybe it's ineptitude / failure on our part, but after a dozen or so we just went with hand-cranking. I think Three Ball even suggests avoiding drills / just hand-cranking.

We're all amateur climbers so we went the safest route possible.

https://www.amazon.com/Omega-Pacific-Carabiner-Non-Locking-Industrial/dp/B000UKUOSI/

"non locking climbing carabiner" is what you want. I don't buy gear i plan to actually climb on through Amazon because there have been issues with knock-offs getting into the mix by drop shipment fulfillers, but you are fine for "utility" gear.

Holy shit that's expensive, just buy a cheap climbing harness and string it through the belay loop. I do that for pull ups and it works great. Here's a cheap harness for $20

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01M3XZCGR/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1494430731&sr=8-2-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=climbing+harness&psc=1

Try this: https://www.amazon.com/Mission-Athletecare-302101-Parent-Power-Grip/dp/B00M51DFVS

I have some and it really works, need to find it again and throw it in my bag.

I use a chalk bag/ball, and it's in ziplock bag when I'm not using it, so it doesn't spill and go all over the place.

black diamond

or
this
metolius

should come close to lasting a life span

Rock exotica makes a Swivel / Carabiner that might work for you. it's $82, but has an integrated carabiner so you'll save a few bucks (and vertical inches) there.

Fusion make's a cheaper one at $33.

You mean THE WORLD FAMOUS Jumbo 8" Aluminum Carabiner Snap Hook with Soft http://www.amazon.com/Jumbo-Aluminum-Carabiner-Snap-Hook/dp/B003LV3UZM
(On mobile) sorry if link no work

This is what you want. It's genuinely miraculous compared to anything else I've tried (though the 6mm sewn sterling isn't awful). Super smooth when rappelling but it grabs really, really hard when you let go. I use the 13.5 inch one and it's just right.

Metolius FS Mini Carabiner (2015) - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XPSM246/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_8L-iDbDMZMYV4


I’ve been using this one for about 3 years. Yes it’s a rock climbing one but that just means is heavy duty. And for $6 you can’t really go wrong.

A few things I can see from your squat (also, I'm close to a beginner myself so take this all with a grain of salt): I'm not sure from this angle if you're doing a low bar squat or a high bar squat: looks a little high to me. And your wrist position is letting the bar roll around on your back. Your wrists should stay in line with your forearms: like your throwing a punch, not doing a pushup. I found this video helpful at addressing both issues. This is my favorite general squat video. And chalk is important for getting a good grip on heavy weights; I never train without it.

Also hard to tell if you're doing this from this angle but it helped me with any knee issues I was having. When you squat down, you want to start by shoving your butt backwards. That's what should initiate the movement, not bringing your knees forward. You then want to continue the movement by bending your knees forward and outwards, keeping them in line with the 30 degree angle of your feet (I can't see if your feet are wide enough or pointed far enough apart from this angle). BUT don't let your knees go beyond the tips of your toes! Some people train this by putting a block of wood or something in front of their toe to they can train not knocking it over on the way down. You make up for this by shoving your butt out farther so you can get down nice and low, which also helps engage proper hip drive recruitment of the posterior chain muscles. The knees in front of the toes thing is known to cause knee issues.

Important: focus your gaze on a point on the floor just five feet in front of you while squatting. I've started actually putting an object there for me to laser in on. Keep your chest puffed up and your chin low, like you're holding a tennis ball there with your chin.

Your bar path isn't quite vertical; I can see it moving forward as you go down in the video. Some of the things I've suggested should help there. In general, the mental cue to keep the bar over your mid foot is helpful for me.

I think you're going down far enough; It's hard to tell because of your gym shorts. Maybe just a little bit farther would be good. I find it's way easier to get back up when I go down far, even though that's scary! That combined with shoving your butt back will activate hip drive.

Your deadlift form looks pretty good! I can see just a little bit of back rounding on your last couple reps, which is best to avoid. But that can happen as we get fatigued. Try lying down on the floor and doing some back extensions just to feel the muscles your should be flexing hard during the lift to keep your back extended.

Also focus in general a bit more! I can see you glancing at people around the room and the gears in your head turning during your set. It's best to try and get in the zone, blocking everything else out. I worry over and work on form during my warm up sets, but try to just let my body do its thing during the work sets. If there's a form issue, I'll correct it on my next workout instead of trying to change anything between work reps. All I'm thinking during the work sets is, "NO HISTRIONICS - ASS BACK, MID FOOT, ASS UP! ASS BACK, MID FOOT, ASS UP..."

I'm not sure about squatting barefoot. I know some people deadlift that way, but I haven't heard squatting barefoot recommended. These are great and you can get them for <$60 if you don't care about the color. Made all the difference for me - keeps your ankles and knees stable while letting your push nice and hard.

Embrace the DOMS - love the DOMS. There's a difference between pain and injury. I was getting crazy DOMS for a while, but did my squats anyway. The DOMS were gone by the end of the workout (and then came back twice as hard the next day!). But eventually that stopped and I don't get DOMS much anymore.

Overuse and possible medical issues are no joke. I've never had an injury worse than the time I spent two full days walking around Washington DC in dress shoes. Most doctors don't understand training, but get their advice about your knees anyway. I'd blame your knee issues on your job before blaming them on squatting.

If you haven't already, definitely read Starting Strength no matter what program you're moving towards.