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Find climbing equipment and products in our store

Discover on this page a comprehensive selection of climbing accessories and gear, whether it is for bouldering or route climbing. We offer crash pads to land on in case you fall, liquid or powder chalk to improve the grip of your hands, gloves and tape to protect them from abrasion and many more climbing items. You'll find the biggest brands at the best price such as Black Diamond, Climbing Technology, Beal, Camp, Millet and many more. Protect and strengthen your hands and fingers, relieve your neck or find chalk with the complete selection of climbing accessories offered on this page.

Accessories for bouldering

Bouldering requires significantly less equipment than crag climbing. No need for a climbing harness, quickdraws or carabiners, the key item for bouldering is a crash pad. If you don’t climb in a dedicated gym, it’s a critical element to own. Designed to cushion your falls, crash pads are developed to be easy to transport as well.

Another key accessory is a brush. It allows you to clean the holds to benefit from optimal traction and the best chances possible of solving your problem.

What gear do you need for crag climbing?

For crag climbing, the key accessory if a pair of belay glasses. This very handy item prevents neck pain. Belay glasses spare you from spending long moments looking up with your neck bent when you are belaying your partners.

An accessory to attach to your climbing harness

A chalk bag is very handy to store your precious white powder on a route or during your bouldering session. Chalk bags come in all shapes and sizes, they are a way to express your personality. Among rock climbing equipment, a chalk bag truly is the best way to display your individuality, way more than carabiners or ropes for instance. You can even find models shaped as stuffed animals!

It is worth noting that some gyms don’t allow powder chalk, you’ll need chalk balls or liquid chalk which as the advantage of not being as volatile.

The best brands of climbing training accessories

A wide range of accessories allow you to train even when you cannot climb. Beams and strengtheners are available in various forms. They are designed to increase your power on holds. These products are useful for preparing your body when you don’t have time to go to your climbing spot. They are ideal for warming up before climbing as well.

Protecting your hands with gloves or tape

Rock climbing puts your hands through their paces. Notably when belaying when the rope can cause friction burns. Wearing belay gloves is a simple and efficient way to protect your hands and be ready when it's your turn to climb.

You can also find gloves for crack climbing. These crack climbing gloves protect the back of your hands while letting your palms and fingers free. They are critical for this specific type of climbing that is very hard on the hands.

A roll of tape is another essential item to have in your climbing bag. Tape protects your hands, supports your finger joints and turns out to be critical. Tape is multi-purpose and can be used for other joints such as ankles or wrists.

Gift ideas for a rock climber

Are you looking for gift ideas for a climbing enthusiast? You've come to the right place! All the accessories available here are useful to rock climbers and will make them happy. Whether it’s a training accessory or a new colourful chalk bag, climbing enthusiasts will be glad to receive a present linked to their passion.

Find the right climbing accessory at Glisshop

Glisshop offers numerous climbing accessories to train, protect your body and enjoy your passion safely. Our experts are here to answer your questions in our store in Aubière, near Clermont-Ferrand, France or via e-mail, phone or chat.