One of the most important safety procedures that one can do before climbing is tying into the rope and anchor system properly. The knot that is most commonly used for tying into a harness is the ...

Belay: A rope system used to keep the climber from falling too far. It includes rope, anchors, belay device and of course, the belayer. Belayer: The person who is in charge of managing the rope of ...

Participants must complete the Top-Rope Belay Class and wait at least 24 hours before taking the associated competency exam. Visit the member portal to view class offerings. The Bouldering Basics ...

The Mule Knot (a.k.a releasable knot) is ideal to lock off the rope on the belay plate. There are many occasions in climbing when, belaying from the harness using a device which does not self-arrest ...

Abseiling involves descending rope(s) using a friction device (e.g. belay device) attached to your harness. It’s used to tackle terrain that would be too dangerous or time-consuming to descend on foot ...

The selector knob allows the user to choose between two belay modes: top-rope or lead climbing. Reinforced for intensive use, it can be used with single ropes from 8.5 to 11 mm. Climbing Belay device ...

The OHMEGA defines a new category of belay assist devices. Placed on the first piece of protection, it actively reduces the load on the belayer in a lead fall. It also reduces rope drag for the ...

If you are a beginner climber and you feel like you have to learn another language to get on board, you are not alone.