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I'm getting into climbing just joined up wth my local club and looking at getting my own kit. Has anyone ever used or brought the singing rock Versa package? It comes with a harness belay carabiner chalk and chalk bag for £49 if not any recommendations would be great thanks

In reply to warren1989:

I haven't used singing rock harnesses for myself, but have used kids harnesses both at work and with my own kids. Decent enough kit.

My advice however would be not to buy a harness online or based on price only (if completely unfamiliar with the brand sizing etc). Get down to a quality independent gear shop and try on a variety, preferably getting to hang off a bolt in the shop (or something) whilst wearing it.

Comfort and safety tops bargain basement deals in my opinion.

Of course if you tried it and are happy, then jobs a good un

In reply to warren1989:

Get yourself to Go outdoors

Buy a black diamond XP belay device- £12
Black diamond momentum harness £35
Mammut crag HMS £8

Red chilli suasalito shoes, £30

Job done and much better gear

In reply to zimpara:

Thank you for the reply and will do

In reply to warren1989:

Best to try on as others have said, but Singing Rock kit is very good in my experience having used their helmets and ice tools.

In reply to warren1989:

While you're in gear shopping mode, remember that if you're climbing outside (and while the weather's this nice, why wouldn't you?) you'll also want a helmet and a nut key.

In reply to ChrisH89:

I would probably put Singing Rock gear above BD at the moment for safety (at least avoiding recalls)... :P

In reply to Wingnut:

You need nut key only if you go trad. Not needed for sport and in alpine / winter you can use axe to get gear out.

In reply to andrewmcleod:

I have had a mate who bought a singing rock harness looked like utter shite.

In reply to soloing 9a with out you looking:

ok thanks

In reply to warren1989:
But the one I got for one of my kids is great. And I don't particularly rate my momentum ( heavy, bulky, uncomfortable so stopped using it). So go down the shops and have a look for yourself.

In reply to warren1989:

Please try on gear first... especialliy climbing shoes which need to be snug but comfortable enough to wear for hours so they wont wreck your feet.

In reply to warren1989:

This set at go-outdoors is a good starting point too:

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/climb-x-pilot-harness-set-p194186

I don't like the belay device that much, but that's down to personal preference. The harness is pretty decent actually and you get a free chalk bag.

Like others said, go and try them on....