Important things to know before you climb with us:

  • Climbing is an inherently dangerous activity. Climbing is not considered to be a safe activity. Risk management must always be your number one priority at Climb Tulsa. Climbing or bouldering can result in falls, and falls from any height can lead to serious injury or even death. If you have any questions about the risks of climbing in our facility, please do not hesitate to ask us. While Climb Tulsa works to minimize risk as much as possible, all risks cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity. Ultimately, you are responsible for your own safety!

  • Everyone that enters our climbing area past the lobby must fill out a waiver, even if they are not climbing. If you haven't filled one out in the last year or since we have opened our new location, please go ahead and do so now. Our waivers last for one year. ONLY a legal parent or court appointed guardian can fill out waivers for minors. You can have a legal guardian fill out a waiver online for the minor before they come. Once completed it will show up on our server (just don't forget to validate your email at the end).

Climb Tulsa’s Rules

  • Climbing is Dangerous. Safety must always be your number one priority at Climb Tulsa. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those around you. DO NOT walk under others who are climbing or bouldering. DO NOT distract belayers or spotters. When you are climbing be aware of who is below you or in your fall zone and communicate clearly with your spotter or belayer any dangers

  • Always be encouraging to every person inside these walls. Negative or derogatory conversation will not be tolerated.

  • All children 13 and under MUST BE SUPERVISED by attending adults at all times.

  • There can be no more than 3 children under the age of 13 per supervising adult.

  • Only Climb Tulsa staff may teach belaying. You may not teach belaying.

  • All climbers, belayers, and observers must be checked in and have an active waiver on file.

  • No running or horseplay.

  • Use of fitness equipment is not allowed by anyone under the age of 16 without direct supervision of a staff member.

  • Climbing barefoot is not allowed and you must keep your shirt on.

  • If not wearing climbing shoes, shoes must be approved by management before climbing on our walls.

  • No children under the age of 13 may use an Autobelay without assistance from a supervising adult.

  • All climbing gear must be removed before entering restrooms.

  • All persons in a rope climbing area must receive an Autobelay orientation from a staff member.

  • Belayers must stand while belaying

  • Do not climb/boulder beneath another climber.

  • Do not climb on or swing from the ropes.

  • Following or top-roping is not allowed on lead-only routes.

  • Smoking or using E-cigarettes is not permitted on Climb Tulsa property unless in designated area.

  • Headphones may not be used in the facility when belaying or rope climbing

  • Cursing or foul language is not appropriate in this facility. If you choose to ignore this rule you will be asked to leave.

  • All climbing equipment in use at Climb Tulsa must be manufactured specifically for rock climbing and must be within the manufacturer’s recommended useful lifespan.

 

Belay Tests

  • All proficiency tests must be requested upon arriving at Climb Tulsa.

  • Top rope tests can be completed on any assisted braking device.

  • Participants must tie in with a Rewoven Figure 8.

  • Participants must belay using a designated brake hand.

  • Lead Tests can be completed on any assisted braking device.

  • Lead Test participants must be comfortable climbing, falling, and belaying on lead.

 

CLIMBING EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

Harness Minimum Requirements

  • Intact label showing certification and production information

  • EN 12277 Standard or UIAA 105 Standard

  • Reinforced Belay Loop

  • Designated tie-in point/points

  • Within manufacturer lifespan (10 years)

  • Recreational climbing designation – industrial, tactical, tree work harnesses not acceptable

  • Good condition with no visible wear or damage to the harness

Carabiner Minimum Requirements

  • Legible markings showing certification information

  • EN 12275 Standard or UIAA 121 Standard

  • All gates and locking mechanisms must be in reliable working condition

  • Belay carabiners must be locking carabiners (screwgate, twistlock, and triplelock carabiners are acceptable)

Belay Device Minimum Requirements

  • Legible markings showing certification information

  • UIAA 129 Standard, EN 15151-1, or EN 15151-2 Standard

  • Compatible with 9.8-10.2 mm ropes

  • Good condition with no visible damage

  • Must be an assisted braking device

Lead Rope Minimum Requirements

  • EN 892:2012+A1:2016 Standard or UIAA 101 Standard

  • Single rated rope (double and twin ropes are not acceptable)

  • Minimum 40 meters in length

  • Within manufacturer lifespan (5 years)

  • Good condition with no significant wear (core shots)