Posted by ChrisSwartz on 11/8/2007
The last time I went home to Montana and saw my nephews, both of them showed great interest in the idea of getting in to climbing. I was thinking that Christmas would be the perfect time to get them something to encourage their efforts. However, it seems that everywhere I look online and in stores (at least in this area) it's all geared toward adults. Sure, there is stuff for teenagers, but nephews are 8 and 10. Does anyone have any suggestions?
climbingtrash says:
How 'bout a "Future Climbing Trash" shirt?
I don't have anything made up yet for young boys but I could have it done in a jif...just my thought. (and self promotion haha)
badash says:
hahha thats a funny shirt.
ummmm, what if you got them a chalkbag? or a quickdraw? or both? I know that before i climbed my parents got me a few locking caribeaners and i loved them... I was so interested and i got into it all...
and a chalkbag is a given... if you have a chalkbag, you are ready to climb.
gonzobeer says:
Black Diamond makes a really good kid's harness, the Whiz Kid.
And it looks really cool too. It's designed to fit kids from 35- around 110 pounds. Licentia Haud Vestigium
woodchuck07 says:
Kids outgrow gear too fast. BUT for the bargain price of 6 bucks, you can get them a Yourclimbing.com web t-shirt right now, and that's not a bad investment. Otherwise, harnesses and shoes go too fast on little kids. A fashionable chalk bag might be a starter item.
ChrisSwartz says:
That's what I'm leaning toward. Especially with the way these two have been growing the last couple of years.
woodchuck07 says:
Plain chalk bags also allow them to sew on anykind of design or emblem they choose, to personalize' it in some way. Hey, for like 20 bucks I think it was at backcountry.com or mountaingear, somebody had a nice over the shoulder tote bag for girls in the shape of a huge chalk bag. I got one for a 12 yr. old just recently. They're awesome
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