The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Indoor Rock Climbing | Top Rope and Bouldering

Welcome to the ULTIMATE Beginner's Guide to Indoor Rock Climbing! In this video, we go over the two main types of indoor gym climbing, top rope climbing and bouldering. The info in this video is taught by Deyond Weal, one of the top coaches of Elite Climbing in Maple Shade, New Jersey, and narrated by me, TJ Kurtyka of XS Progression. In this guide, we will be going over basic gear and how to use it, how to tie harness knots, how to belay, how to properly boulder, the different types of holds, climb difficulties and grades, and some beginner and advanced techniques for climbing. By the end of this video, you will have a full understanding of the basics needed to top rope rock climb and boulder!

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[XSProgression]

Timestamps:
Intro 0:00
What is Top Roping? 0:47
What is Bouldering? 1:00

Gear 1:18
Shoes 1:42
Chalk 2:22
Harness 3:10

Top Rope Climbing 3:39
How to Put on a Harness 3:42
How to Tie in as the Climber 4:53
How to Tie a Double Figure 8 Knot 5:31
How to Tie in as the Belayer 7:44 (ATC 8:27 GriGri 9:04)
Anchors 9:43
PBUS 10:25
Commands 11:39
How to Come Down 12:41

Bouldering 13:13

Different Types of Holds 14:59
Different Wall Types 16:49
Difficulty Grading 17:41
Beginner and Advanced Climbing Technique 21:44
Common Terms 24:12
Other Recommended Channels 25:27
Special Thanks 25:49

[DAJ]

I am a brand new baby climber with the goal of being strong enough and experienced enough to go outdoor climbing with my son when I go to visit him. This was very helpful and I'm sure I'll watch it many more times. Thank you.

[cherylmack]

Turning 60 this year and just started lead climbing...been climbing for 2 years.

[KarenWeaver-ps]

This is the only video I found that made sense making the 8 knot. Thank you for this great, clear informational video.

[rogertorrestrave]

Question, why do people brush off the old chalk from the holes? You are gonna use chalk anyway... If doesn't make sence to me

[bonniechettri]

This is the only video I found that made sense making the 8 knot. Thank you for this great, clear informational video.

[BIBBAYFORD]

Love it. Just one thing. Why is Deon wearing a full Puma suit with Adidas shoes. Yuk.😂

[williamsalthouse]

I am on a climbing team and just seeing if it is true for my gym

[NikoleRemaley]

Timestamps:
Intro 0:00
What is Top Roping? 0:47
What is Bouldering? 1:00

Gear 1:18
Shoes 1:42
Chalk 2:22
Harness 3💯
Top Rope Climbing 3:39
How to Put on a Harness 3:42
How to Tie in as the Climber 4:53
How to Tie a Double Figure 8 Knot 5:31
How to Tie in as the Belayer 7:44 (ATC 8:27 GriGri 9:04)
Anchors 9:43
PBUS 10:25
Commands 11:39
How to Come Down 12:41

Bouldering 13:13

Different Types of Holds 14:59
Different Wall Types 16:49
Difficulty Grading 17:41
Beginner and Advanced Climbing Technique 21:44
Common Terms 24:12
Other Recommended Channels 25:27
Special Thanks 25:49

[faan]

Regarding the double carabiners at the auto belay station, you're saying "make sure they face the same direction". I thought the whole idea was to have them in different directions for safety?

[hobbithubby]

What’s a good kid’s harness? I have 10 year olds.

[ZoeyAdams-ur]

I am a brand new baby climber with the goal of being strong enough and experienced enough to go outdoor climbing with my son when I go to visit him. This was very helpful and I'm sure I'll watch it many more times. Thank you.

[upzang]

Excellent video. Information is presented clearly. Thank you for making it.

[AnnaPeters]

25:27 Fantastic video, really insightful and helpful. Thank you ☺️

[PenelopeWeaver-ku]

Timestamps:
Intro 0:00
What is Top Roping? 0:47
What is Bouldering? 1:00

Gear 1:18
Shoes 1:42
Chalk 2:22
Harness 3
Top Rope Climbing 3:39
How to Put on a Harness 3:42
How to Tie in as the Climber 4:53
How to Tie a Double Figure 8 Knot 5:31
How to Tie in as the Belayer 7:44 (ATC 8:27 GriGri 9:04)
Anchors 9:43
PBUS 10:25
Commands 11:39
How to Come Down 12:41

Bouldering 13:13

Different Types of Holds 14:59
Different Wall Types 16:49
Difficulty Grading 17:41
Beginner and Advanced Climbing Technique 21:44
Common Terms 24:12
Other Recommended Channels 25:27
Special Thanks 25:49

[yoyoyo]

Im 35, never climbed in my life but im totally fascinated by it all. Want to book my first lesson but Im scared because Im not that strong 😂 great video, very informative. Thanks

[MaeveSchmidt-ch]

25:27 Fantastic video, really insightful and helpful. Thank you ️