You can climb a ladder!
...so you can climb a wall!
Complete beginner?No problem. Come on in and we can show you how to do it.
BookingCome on in and make a booking for a safety briefing on the hour. Bookings are essential.
BookingCome on in and make a booking for a safety briefing on the hour. Bookings are essential.
Is it safe?This published medical study found that
Overall, climbing sports had a lower injury incidence and severity score than many popular sports, including basketball, sailing or soccer; indoor climbing ranked the LOWEST in terms of injuries [per hour] of ALL sports assessed.
So its probably safer than other sports that you play.
When can I climb?Today! or tomorrow. Make a booking and then come in and give climbing a go. We will run you through the basics to make sure you will be safe and then we will let you go free. We take bookings every hour.
Can anyone climb?Yes!...well not literally. But almost anyone can climb. From 7yrs — 70yrs; from can't run 100 m to can run a marathon; we've seen it all. Remember, you climb at your own level. You can even go with someone much fitter because they climb at their level and you climb at yours.
Is it just for adults?No. Children can climb too, often better than adults. We have a suggested minimum age of 7yrs old. Children under 6 are never allowed on the boulder mats. Even when the gym is empty.
Do I need fancy equipment?No. We can supply all the equipment you need. You only need clothes you can move in. (Warm clothes in winter)
How long does it take?When you enter you get around two hours. Most people find that this plenty of time.
Do I have to go all the way to the top?No. You can decide when you want to come down.
How do I get down?Your belay buddy will lower you slowly and safely by using their belay device (which HangDog provides). We will teach them how to belay during their Supervised Safety Briefing.
What happens if I let go of the wall or slip?The rope will catch you and you will hang next to the wall. You can either come down, or have a rest while sitting in your harness and then get back on the wall to keep going from where you stopped.
What should I wear?All you need is clothes that don't restrict your movement. Skirts and dresses are not advised. Warm clothing in winter is cosy.
Do I need fancy shoes?You can hire "Fancy" rock climbing shoes to help make you feel more secure on the wall but you can also climb in tight fitting sneakers. Climbing with bare feet is not allowed. Come in and start your new passion.
Check out the gallery to see more photos.
When can I climb?Today! or tomorrow. Make a booking and then come in and give climbing a go. We will run you through the basics to make sure you will be safe and then we will let you go free. We take bookings every hour.
Can anyone climb?Yes!...well not literally. But almost anyone can climb. From 7yrs — 70yrs; from can't run 100 m to can run a marathon; we've seen it all. Remember, you climb at your own level. You can even go with someone much fitter because they climb at their level and you climb at yours.
Is it just for adults?No. Children can climb too, often better than adults. We have a suggested minimum age of 7yrs old. Children under 6 are never allowed on the boulder mats. Even when the gym is empty.
Do I need fancy equipment?No. We can supply all the equipment you need. You only need clothes you can move in. (Warm clothes in winter)
How long does it take?When you enter you get around two hours. Most people find that this plenty of time.
Do I have to go all the way to the top?No. You can decide when you want to come down.
How do I get down?Your belay buddy will lower you slowly and safely by using their belay device (which HangDog provides). We will teach them how to belay during their Supervised Safety Briefing.
What happens if I let go of the wall or slip?The rope will catch you and you will hang next to the wall. You can either come down, or have a rest while sitting in your harness and then get back on the wall to keep going from where you stopped.
What should I wear?All you need is clothes that don't restrict your movement. Skirts and dresses are not advised. Warm clothing in winter is cosy.
Do I need fancy shoes?You can hire "Fancy" rock climbing shoes to help make you feel more secure on the wall but you can also climb in tight fitting sneakers. Climbing with bare feet is not allowed. Come in and start your new passion.
Check out the gallery to see more photos.