Step 1: Research 
The Buyz123 guide
Read how this guide can assist your decision-making and ensure that you consider all your options before making a purchase.
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What is available on the market?
Research the various types of climbing equipment that are available on the market and what features you need to know about before you buy.
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- Different types of equipment - rope, harness and crampons
- Rope - thickness, weather rating
- Suitability - light hiking up to heavy mountaineering
- Cost - high quality equipment will cost several times as much as cheaper equipment
Is it suited to me?
Ask yourself these key questions to make sure that your new climbing equipment is the “perfect fit” for you.
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- What type of conditions will I be using my equipment in?
- Will I get better value out of more expensive equipment or are cheaper alternatives the better option?
- Have I used climbing equipment before?
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Step 1: Evaluation 
Once you know what's available - it's time to narrow down the options
Look at how well each particular type of climbing equipment meets your particular needs and eliminate the ones that don't suit you.
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- Rope class and diameter
- Harness type
- Comfort of harness
- Rigid or hinged crampons
My features list
Use this list to get a quick and effective overview of the climbing equipment and to ensure that it has all the features that are most important to you.
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Comparing climbing equipment to one another
Consider these questions to help you make that final choice.
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- Which climbing equipment is the best value for money?
- Which has the best design?
- Which climbing equipment suits my needs the best?
- Which do I like the best?
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Step 1: Purchase 
I want to buy it - but how?
The different ways you can buy climbing equipment and the pros and cons of each method.
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- Internet, department store, camping store or hiking store
- Choosing a seller - questions to ask
- Ordering and delivery - return policies, warranty
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