I dont understand how this is any safer or more efficient than the common "slip/slap/slide" technique. Both techniques keep the brake hand on the rope for the entire duration, and both techniques have the brake hand above the device for the same amount of time. Perhaps the BUS technique is less confusing to teach/learn? Both appear to be safe, so I dont really understand why there is such a big push towards the BUS.
@B61144C S.S.S. creates problems in the transition to reset. there is no breaking grip in the midpoint. Just after the slap you only have a couple fingers on the rope with any real friction. with this technique you always have 100% breaking ability as one hand or another is always levering the rope downward.
@smc3917 I had been using an incorrect technique: the popular 1. unlocked, 2. hands above the device, 3. sliding the brake hand, 4. underhanded!!! Very incorrect and dangerous for all of those reasons! Unfortunately, this technique is shown all over youtube as being "correct" and safe, but it is still accepted by my local, premier indoor climbing gym here in Minnesota.
@climb4rock and the climber didnt check the belayers harness or carabiner to see if its locked.....i think the video is more aimed at people who have no idea at what they are doing.
nice and clear thanks
SuperPugCat 19 hours ago
anyone here from mr.o? lmao
TROLOLOLPRO 1 month ago
Remind her to not hit the ATC when she slides up.. That pinch hurts lol
DevinCramer 10 months ago
I dont understand how this is any safer or more efficient than the common "slip/slap/slide" technique. Both techniques keep the brake hand on the rope for the entire duration, and both techniques have the brake hand above the device for the same amount of time. Perhaps the BUS technique is less confusing to teach/learn? Both appear to be safe, so I dont really understand why there is such a big push towards the BUS.
B61144C 1 year ago
@B61144C S.S.S. creates problems in the transition to reset. there is no breaking grip in the midpoint. Just after the slap you only have a couple fingers on the rope with any real friction. with this technique you always have 100% breaking ability as one hand or another is always levering the rope downward.
vkelsov 8 months ago
@smc3917 Walk the hands down the brake side of the rope, when it's locked. It's not necessary to "slide" the hand.
smc3917 1 year ago
@smc3917 I had been using an incorrect technique: the popular 1. unlocked, 2. hands above the device, 3. sliding the brake hand, 4. underhanded!!! Very incorrect and dangerous for all of those reasons! Unfortunately, this technique is shown all over youtube as being "correct" and safe, but it is still accepted by my local, premier indoor climbing gym here in Minnesota.
smc3917 1 year ago
That just looks awkward. Good for people you don't trust to belay correctly.
DedyPhlincke 2 years ago
the belayer is not even holding the rope when she says "belay on"!
climb4rock 2 years ago
@climb4rock and the climber didnt check the belayers harness or carabiner to see if its locked.....i think the video is more aimed at people who have no idea at what they are doing.
sdmbaddict 1 year ago
this video is great it help me review for a rock climbing exam tomorrow
mykol404 3 years ago
this is great to watch and improve skills for when I assist climbing this year!
larissamarie233 3 years ago
Great video & techniques!
sweetpea42303 3 years ago