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The 3 components of a safely tied knot are
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Dress--Make sure all parts of the rope are in the right place and the rope doesn't cross itself unnecessarily.
Set 3-6" Tail |
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Belay comes from the nautical term meaning
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To hold fast
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The 3 elements that must comprise all belay systems are
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Friction
Position--Body needs to be braced toward the direction of the pull. ABC's? Anchor--Fixed point of attachment |
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Never take your
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breakhand off the rope...ever
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Dynamic Belay
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Allows rope to slip while absorbing energy and limiting forces
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Static Belay
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One without any rope slip
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BARK
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Buckel
Anchor Rappel Device Knot |
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Off Belay
Slack, Up Rope, Falling Take Me Transferring, watching, squeeze check, thank you. |
Belay's Off
Gotcha |
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When lowering someone
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Make sure both hands are on the break
Make sure climber weighs the rope Use proper commands |
