Petzl sport rock climbing compressed

A_Tying in B_Basic belaying techniques C_Connection between the belay device and its attachment carabiner D_Positioning and stance E_Clipping a quickdraw F_Falling G_Setting up to be lowered without untying H_Lowering the leader I_Prolonging the life of your rope

B_Basic belaying techniques

Giving slack.

The brake hand pushes the rope in the device.

C_ Connection between the belay device and its attachment carabiner Stopping a fall.

Taking up slack.

A_Tying in Figure-8 knot.

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D_ Positioning and stance Spot the leader before the first point is clipped.

E_ Clipping a quickdraw Clip the second point at waist level; this reduces the amount of rope out and thus helps prevent the climber hitting the ground in case of a fall before making the clip.

Choose the right quickdraw length.

Extending an anchor with a sling to avoid incorrect carabiner loading.

Stay directly underneath the first piece of protection.

Rope path through a quickdraw.

Backing-up the belayer: - weight difference,

- belaying under a roof.

Clipping methods.

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Information is non-exhaustive. Refer to the other pages as well as to the user instructions and technical manuals. Technical training is essential.

F_Falling

G_Setting up to be lowered without untying

I_ Prolonging the life of your rope

Attention: do not let the rope run behind your leg.

Alternate ends when climbing and use a rope bag.

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Tie-in directly to the harness if you want to clean or repeat a section of the pitch.

H_ Lowering the leader Make sure your rope is long enough, always tie a knot at the end.

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Š K. Ladzinski

Information is non-exhaustive. Refer to the other pages as well as to the user instructions and technical manuals. Technical training is essential.