Rock Climbing for Beginners- Video 4- Setting Up As The Belayer

[Northernblades]

Seriusly, As an instructor, 99% of the videos I see online make me want to cry.

You sir, are TRUELY AWESOME

it is nice to see someone out there doing things right.

[NEGuiding]

GREAT video! Well done guys! It's nice to finally see a well put together beginner video on youtube with proper techniques and safety practices :)

[suuchi]

very informative, more thorough than my trainer.

[sacreed1]

1 person fell during rock climbing for not listening to this awesome instructor.

[guiltyvictim]

P.S. Good job with the detailed video. But to all viewers - make sure to get proper instructions from your climbing centre's instructors. Use this as a reference between your lessons.

[guiltyvictim]

5 - Belayer should check the climber's knot; climber should check belayer's setup. It's the easiest way to give each other a peace of mind, and not let complacency set in.

I've heard climbers not tying in their knot properly and falling to the ground when they were 'lowered' down. I've seen belayer mis-feeding their rope without actually realising it.

Climb safely!

[guiltyvictim]

4 - Think about your weight comparison and fall distance. A heavier climber will invariably lift the belayer off the ground when they fall, in which case you might want to attach yourself to a bag.

Fall distance is based on the slack on the rope, or in the case of lead climb - distance to last clip. A lighter climber might still lift a heavier belayer off the ground.

If you're lifted off the ground, bring your feet out to absorb the impact if / when you're swung into the wall.

[guiltyvictim]

3 - Find what style you prefer for lowering your climber. Some people (myself included) prefer to 'feed the rope' foot at a time between both hands, rather than loosing the grip which means the rope slides through your hands, potentially giving you rope burn.

[guiltyvictim]

Few more things:

1 - Agree with your climber how tight they want the rope. Some climbers prefer a bit of slack so that they can work the routes by themselves 100%. Tight rope can help a climber 'cheat' on difficult moves if you take in the slack before they've actually reached the next hold.

2 - If your climber is on an overhang or steep incline, give them some slack regardless, or you'd actually be pulling them away from the wall.

[Hiker1792]

Oh yeah safety checks the things they leave out in every other belay vid. on Youtube. Awsome vids!!!

[KIDBIue]

awesome stuff thanks