Even a quick circuit of the wall before you start to climb can highlight problems that may have developed since the last inspection, particularly for newer climbers or those returning after a long absence.
Check Your Gear First
Inspect all of your equipment prior to use, check for wear on your harness, and look for cracked buckles on your rented shoes etc. Make sure that all of your webbing is intact and hasn’t frayed prior to use.
Inspect the Holds
Check for loose or spinning holds along the section of wall that you intend to climb. Report any loose or spinning holds to staff before you start climbing, not afterwards.
Look at the Crash Mats
Bouldering mats should be flat with no gaps between them and no folded edges at the base of the wall. A simple roll in the edge of a mat can change a good landing into a bad one.
Check the Fall Zone
Stand back and look at the ground beneath where you intend to climb. Make sure there are no bags, shoes etc. lying about and make sure other climbers are out of the way.
Read the Wall’s Signage
The rules for your climbing session, the grade of the route and in case of an emergency what you should do are normally displayed at the entrance to the climbing wall. The operator has to manage safety actively on his climbing wall, the HSE guidelines for climbing wall safety explain how this can be done.
Find a Well-Run Facility
Look for walls where staff are around on the floor and who clearly explain the rules of the wall.
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These simple checks take a few minutes but ensure you can get on with enjoying your climb.
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