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Old gear needed (for decorating)

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BeckyW · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Apr 2015 · Points: 0

Our church is doing a "Mt Everest" themed Vacation Bible School this June and I'd read a suggestion that local rock climbing shops switch out their gear every 6 months or so (updating it, for safety) & they might be willing to donate. Sadly, my local shop is not able to do that.

Does anyone have a tip on where to find used equipment that would be free/cheap for us to use as decorations? ....ropes, carabiners, etc
thanks,
Becky W
Children's Director, Crosspoint Community Church (IL)

Agarciap · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jan 2014 · Points: 46

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DesertRat · · Flagstaff, AZ · Joined Jul 2010 · Points: 196
BeckyW wrote:Our church is doing a "Mt Everest" themed Vacation Bible School this June and I'd read a suggestion that local rock climbing shops switch out their gear every 6 months or so (updating it, for safety) & they might be willing to donate. Sadly, my local shop is not able to do that. Does anyone have a tip on where to find used equipment that would be free/cheap for us to use as decorations? ....ropes, carabiners, etc thanks, Becky W Children's Director, Crosspoint Community Church (IL)
Cool, I have a friend that is hosting the same event in June. I lent her some old retired gear for use. Maybe the shop might let you post a request for someone to let you use their old gear.

Good luck.
Gunkiemike · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jul 2009 · Points: 3,492

I think you've been misinformed re. shops' stocking practices.

Ben Horowitz · · Bishop, CA · Joined Aug 2014 · Points: 136

Interesting idea! Honestly, depending on the age group of the kids, it might be nicer to decorate with facsimiles, i.e. new pieces of bright colored non-climbing rope and shiny hardware store carabiners, than getting used gear which will be scrapped up and dirty.

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