Gym Climbing by Matt Burbach

Author:Matt Burbach
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Mountaineers Books

The sport bowline. Note the two loops of rope that the free end feeds though. Make sure your climbing partner learns the sport bowline in order to check it when tying in. One of the reasons leaders like this knot is because it is easy to untie, so always back it up with half of a double fisherman's knot, as shown in the sequence's last illustration. (Illustrations by Sam Hanks)

REFRESHER: CONDUCTING A SAFETY CHECK

Checking the Belayer

(checked by both members of the team)

■ Harness is on properly with buckles doubled-back or otherwise secured as dictated by style of the harness.

■ Anchored properly (if anchored belayer is desired or required).

■ Belay device is properly loaded.

■ Carabiners are locked.

■ Rope is properly flaked on the floor and is free of kinks.

Checking the Climber (checked by both members of the team)

■ Harness is on properly with buckles doubled-back or otherwise secured as dictated by style of the harness.

■ Rope passes through necessary points on harness and knot is tied correctly.

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