How to get into rapelling/climbing?

there is 0 reason to attempt to learn something like this online. go take a class

Take a class, you won't know what stuff a video left out until you're halfway up.

>>704405
>>704421
I would but the only place to learn is 3.5 hours away.

>>704390
Go to your local climbing gym and climb. Start chatting with the people inside. Eventually you'll find someone to show you the ropes, literally. You need a climbing partner to belay you, so either way you gotta find someone else to climb with. Might as well go with someone who has the gear and actually knows what they're doing.

>>704423
Where are you from OP?
>>704517
Lol not everyone belay while rappelling

>>704580
Kansas. Closest spot to me is in Kansas City, and even then they don't seem like classes, just a "one and done and give the guy your money" amusement park style thing.

1) Don't be fat
2) Go to a climbing gym
3) a lot
4) find people to go bouldering with

Reposting what I posted in another thread:

Here are some good general resources to start with. I'm not a climber so I have only listed roping resources.

I'll give you the same advice I give to everyone who is new to roping: if you want to be 100% certain in your abilities you need to get the relevant formal qualification.

General:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountaineering:_The_Freedom_of_the_Hills

Knots:
http://ropewiki.com/Knot
http://www.animatedknots.com/

Anchors:
http://ropewiki.com/Anchor

http://www.rescuedynamics.ca/articles/pdfs/EarnestAnchors3.pdf

Rigging
http://ropewiki.com/Category:Riggings

>>704390
Take an intro course through your local climbing gym, outdoor school, or guides bureau. Rent/borrow gear for the first couple of times and get recommendations on what to buy. Online resources can be useful, but don't even think about attempting anything before seeking qualified instruction.

Good luck!

>>704390
I you want to learn to climb, you need to go with people who know what they're doing. It's too dangerous otherwise.

First thing you need to to is buy a harness and shoes.
Next, get an ATC, and about 6 screw gates, some runners, and a rope.