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Some kids take to climbing like ducks to water. Others take a little time to get hooked but once they've learned to trust the rope and the belayer, they want to keep coming back for another try. We believe that climbing with kids is a fantastic family activity and that the sport has a lot to offer children and teenagers. Over time, climbing can lift general fitness, improve self-esteem, and help kids develop a sensible attitude to risk. It's also tremendous fun! Kids' climbing shoes will help them climb more easily and with more confidence. As any climber knows, trusting your feet is half the battle. They're also carefully adapted for young bodies. Kids grow fast, so the best children's rock shoes allow for a little growth. They shouldn't compress the feet like adult shoes do and they offer a high degree of support. A child's foot bones are still being built up and need looking after.  
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La Sportiva Usa Stickit Rock Climbing Shoes - Kids 802 (La Sportiva Usa)
Black Diamond Equipment Wiz Kid Climbing Harness BLDEQ651034 (Black Diamond Equipment)
Black Diamond Equipment Wiz Kid Climbing Harness - Kids 651070 (Black Diamond Equipment)
 
La Sportiva Usa Stickit Rock Climbing Shoes - Kids
802
Black Diamond Equipment Wiz Kid Climbing Harness
BLDEQ651034
Black Diamond Equipment Wiz Kid Climbing Harness - Kids
651070
 
$49.95
  
La Sportiva Usa Stickit Rock Climbing Shoes - Kids 802 (La Sportiva Usa)
$44.95
  
Black Diamond Equipment Wiz Kid Climbing Harness BLDEQ651034 (Black Diamond Equipment)
$44.95
  
Black Diamond Equipment Wiz Kid Climbing Harness - Kids 651070 (Black Diamond Equipment)
 

There are two styles of kids' climbing harnesses, full-body and sit. The sit harnesses we have here are suitable for slightly older kids, and with one of these they can learn to belay, rappel, and climb like a grown up. There are even a couple of gear loops for when the time comes to try outdoor climbing. Because children have a much higher center of gravity than adults and protecting their safety is such an important concern, they should always wear helmets even when climbing indoors. Some (the Petzl Elios for example) come in a smaller size that can be adjusted to fit most kids.