Get to grips with equipment (6)
I believe the answer is:
tackle
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'get to grips with' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)
'equipment' is the second definition.
(I know that tackle is a type of equipment)
(Other definitions for tackle that I've seen before include "Grapple with - ship's running rigging" , "block" , "weightlifting equipment?" , "Try - made by a rugby player?" , "Kit" .)