Shows the basic principle of belaying for a rock climber on a top rope.
This film is in no way intended to act as a substitute for competent and comprehensive instruction. Rock climbing is inherently dangerous, and it is your responsibility to get professional instruction before attempting any of these activities. This in an overview of basic concepts for informational purposes.
Bad technique. You could kill somebody this way. If they fall unexpectedly, your belaying arm is NOT in the braked position!
rampantmantis 3 months ago
@HarryPotter573 i would rather be stuck in a bouldering cave then have this guy as my anchor.
gubeym 1 year ago
wrong you will not be able to catch a fall belaying that way, always bring hand with dead rope back behind and below the belay device at least that way you will have better chance of catching a fall!!!
HarryPotter573 1 year ago
DeadDeathz so if this is not the proper way are there so many videos on here showing this method also why was this the method i was tought in the gym
soggieshorts1 1 year ago
thats what i use, it is what my teacher, who is certified to teach it, taught me, it works, is most effective, and you still need to have the belay attached to the harness.
cazouu36 1 year ago
This is a wrong method of belaying. if the climber falls unexpectedly, the belay may not be able tocatch the fall.
DeadDeathz 1 year ago
thats a funky way of belaying...
looks a bit dodgy to me, looks hard to lock off if somebody falls unexpectedly
bluesmirf88 4 years ago
This is a funny video.
wenclgreg 4 years ago
Better to teach techniques that are as safe as possible and that would be used outdoors. I've seen too many people doing too many silly things.
sydneydoc 4 years ago
well, it doesnt have to be connect to the belayer, in our school, we just hold the rope and keep pulling it so their is no slack.
sarge777 4 years ago