Why Sport Climbing?
The appeal of sport climbing is that the risk of a serious fall is mitigated by reliable and consistent protection. Bolstered by the confidence of the bolted protection, sport climbers often take multiple whippers (big falls) on the same move in an effort to send (complete) the route. New and developing climbers tend to gravitate towards sport climbing because it offers the thrill of lead climbing without the technique and experience required to place traditional protection. More experienced climbers also like sport climbing because it allows them to push their ability in a controlled and predictable environment.
