UCP Marjon Climbing Wall Floor Walker Training; LA 10/10
Seeking Good Practice General Guidelines Good
Practice Keep the environment ‘clutter free’ Ensure the bouldering mat is pushed up against the wall Avoid putting fingers through the bold hangers Any loose holds should be identified to the floor walkers
Bouldering/ Traversing Good
Practice: Remove harnesses Remain within height limit Climb or lower down
Common Issues Jumping off the wall Climbers being unaware of other climbers
Harnesses Good
Practice Positioned snugly on the waist All clothing within the harness Harness appropriate for the wearer All buckles securely fastened and clear to see Bum strap attached
Common Issues Harness positioned too low (typically on the hips) Leg loops twisted Belay loops skewed Centralisation buckles being used ineffectively i.e. one tightened excessively Either one or more buckles unfastened Harness strap wrapped around masking buckles and/or creating an additional loop that may prompt confusion
Helmets Good
Practice Snug fitting to prevent significant movement Chin strap adjusted to sit in line within the jaw and ear Sat just above the eye brows
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