Carabiner

When buying a carabiner always go for the best one, it can last you a lifetime. 
however if you happen to drop it on a hard surface, be sure to dispose of it 
and get a new one, even though you may think it looks fine, a small crack could occur invisible to the naked eye, and with some pressure the carabiner could snap .. so don't take the chance.
getting a good one will cost you from R200 to R300.

Belaying

This is a very important aspect of learning to be a rock climber.

always keep your eyes on the climber when belaying! 

Knowing how to belay correctly ensures that the other climber 
is safe in an event of a fall. So here is how... 

Indoor bouldering

This type of climbing does not require the use a harness or ropes, when bouldering 
all you need are shoes and chalk, you will also notice that like the other walls, this too has routes set out for you to climb. when bouldering climbers refer to a route as a "problem" and completing a problem can take some time, as the moves are designed to challenge the skills, agility,strength and endurance of the climber, so its advisable to take breaks between attempts, allowing other to have a go.  

Some routes are setup low to the ground requiring one to be in a seated position then progress upwards, this is referred to as a "sit start ".

in the event of a climber falling, a crash-pad is provided,  this is typically made of foam, like gymnastic mats, to cushion the fall.

altimetly bouldering is allot of fun, great for trying out moves and getting to know the holds and how to use them correctly. 

Dynamic moves (DYNOS)

This movement requires you to leap from one hold to the other,
there is a point when your body is in mid air and nothing is touching the wall,
climbers refer to this as the DEAD-POINT

Climbing community

One of the greatest things about becoming a rock climber,
are the fantastic people you will be exposed too,
you can learn allot from them, even just by watching how they climb, belay etc...

Gear

When climbing safely and efficiently up walls, correct gear is vital. 

climbers use a harness to safely secure themselves when climbing very high walls 

to ensure that in the event of a fall, the harness along with a carabiner, rope and a
diligent belayer will safely catch you.
Shoes and chalk are also a very important aspects when climbing,
as this can ensure good grip and better progression.  

Routes

How to spot a route, is to notice the different coloured tags and holds on a wall you are about to climb, 
then committing only to climbing that coloured tags or holdsthe routs are also linked to a level of difficulty.

Overhangs

This requires alot more effort and dedication that only an experience climber should attempt, 

it involves moves that are very strenuous and alot of technique is involved to sticking the overhang, 

however I believe that even the inexperienced climber should get to try its holds and moves, as this 

is great for progression.

Remember to use your skeleton to climb.... not just your arms.

Steep walls

This demands you to keep your hips very close to the wall, but in a twisted position,

using footholds on your left with the outside edge of your right foot and using footholds on 

your right with the outside edge of your left foot, try not to climb steep walls with your hips parallel 

to the wall, you will feel off balance and your arms will be doing alot more pulling.

Vertical walls

Keep your hips close to the wall and use the inside and outside edges of your feet to progress upwards, 

also try to keep your arms in a straightened position, as this prevents rapid fatigue of the mussels and joints,

always remember to use your legs, its advantages are endless.

Easy inclining walls

This wall is great for beginners and first time climbers, it introduces you to the general feeling of climbing, 
this type of wall is also great for more experienced climbers to simply warm-up and to work on their movement,balance and other techniques.

When approaching a wall, the first thing you will notice is the angle of the wall, 

this angle will indicate how you will need to climb the wall.