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Hello. wonder if there is someone who can give me some tips and advice for one who will climb for the first time in crete? what equipment do I need and is this something you can rent or to buy? where one can get hold of this? I climb 6-7 routes

Greetings from the Norwegian Daniel

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Hi Daniel,

When are you coming in Crete?
You wont find someone to rent climbing equipment in Crete. However, you can make a post here when you'll be in Crete and we might arrange a trip for climbing, no worries.

What climbing gear is essential depends what you want to climb. If you want to climb traditional routes then you will need nuts, friends, slings and quick draws. If you fancy sport climbing, just quickdraws (14-16), 60-70m rope and your shoes!

Usually I'm out for climbing most of the weekends and occassionaly during the week. I will be more than happy to climb together.

By saying "I climb 6-7 routes" are you referring to the climbing grade or what?

hey.

We're going to Crete on May 20. Will be staying in a hotel in Platanias.
I have with me a friend who also will climb. We want to sport climbing. We have not included all of the climbing gear so where to buy climbing gear? we need a new harness, a new pair of shoes, 70 m climbing rope and quick draws. What is the cost for this gear? and the Grigri 1?

Do you use the helmet as you climb?

We would love to climb with you.

Yes I meant climbing grades, we are not professional climbers.

Thanks for the reply

I assume you are referring to Platanias in Chania, am I right? If yes, then contact details of an outdoor shop can be found here: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125223406252

The best area to climb near Chania is the gorge of Therissos. Pleny of routes there, most of them sport. It is good to wear a helmet always.

Unfortunately I haven't upload all topos on that area but will soon.

Yes you are right.

We will check this out.