A. Although the climbing centre is an artificial environment the risks involved are no less serious than when climbing outside on a crag or mountain. There is an additional risk that bolt-on holds can spin or break.
The soft flooring under the bouldering walls is designed to provide a more comfortable landing for climbers falling or jumping from the bouldering wall. THE SOFT FLOORING DOES NOT MAKE THE CLIMBING ANY SAFER. Broken and sprained limbs are common on this type of climbing wall despite the soft landing. Uncontrolled falls are likely to result in injuries to yourself or others.
Climbing beyond your capabilities on any wall is likely to result in a fall. Any fall may result in an injury despite the safety systems in place to avoid it. You must make your own assessment of the risks whenever you climb.
Q. How can I keep safe?
There are some simple rules you can follow
General Safety
Report to reception on each visit before you climb.
You must exercise care, common sense and self-preservation at all times.
Report any problems with the walls, equipment or other climbers’ behaviour to a member of staff immediately.
Be aware of the other climbers around you and how your actions will affect them.
Do not distract people while they are climbing.
Stand well back from the climbing walls unless you are spotting a climber. Never stand directly under someone who is climbing.
Bouldering
Always climb within your capabilities and descend by down climbing, jumping or, at the very least, a controlled fall.
Never climb directly above or below another climber.
