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

C_ Connection between the belay device and its attachment carabiner

Stopping a fall. Taking up slack.

Giving slack. The brake hand pushes the rope in the device.

A_Tying in
Figure-8 knot. 1 2 3 4

1 Tying in to a harness.

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.

D_ Positioning and stance

Spot the leader before the rst point is clipped. 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.

E_ Clipping a quickdraw
Choose the right quickdraw length. Extending an anchor with a sling to avoid incorrect carabiner loading.

Stay directly underneath the rst piece of protection.

Rope path through a quickdraw.

Backing-up the belayer: - weight difference, - belaying under a roof. Clipping methods.

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.

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

G_Setting up to be lowered without untying

1 2 3 4

I_ Prolonging the life of your rope

Alternate ends when climbing and use a rope bag.

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.

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.