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This tag should be used for all questions about the activity rock climbing, books, gear and accessories used or necessary to do rock climbing. The term Rock Climbing is an activity in which participants climb up, down or across natural rock formations or artificial rock walls.
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Learning to fall when leading: what is good fall technique?
Just two small addenda to the great answers from AM_Hawk and JPDurham:
Look down.
This advice seems obvious, but if you don't specifically train yourself to do this, you might not do it when you tak …
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Tie in to harness, top to bottom or bottom to top
Figure eight-knots are not directional. Once the knot is properly tied and dressed, it doesn't matter if you passed the rope through from the top or the bottom, it is purely a matter of preference.
T …
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How dangerous is it to fall 3 meters when lead climbing?
I wanted to mention two additional scenarios not covered by Ben Crowell's great answer.
When it is possible to fall past the belayer (on a multi-pitch climb, or when getting to the start of a climb …
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What do I need to consider when rock climbing at night?
General advice for climbing at night:
Don't do it if you are new to climbing.
Avoid it, even if you are not new to climbing.
Be prepared for it on long routes, even when you are not expecting to be …
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Backup prusik for Abseiling: Where does it go?
This answer is purely complementary and does not attempt to answer the question directly.
Another option for securing a rappel is the fireman's belay. This works on single pitch climbs when someone i …
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Micro-Fractures in Climbing Equipments
I consider a couple of factors when it comes to dropped gear:
Some equipment is pretty easy to inspect. A carabiner has one moving part (the gate, possibly a second, if it's a locker). Nuts and hexe …
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If an autoblock inteferes with a belay device will a fireman belay have any effect?
I know I am answering a slightly different, more general question, but
I think it is quite crucial to learn how to unjam a rappel device without relying on anybody else's help before embarking on any …
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How can I practice Climbing without the actual wall and/or equipment?
The best practice for climbing is to actually go climbing. I have wasted both time and money experimenting with training setups at home for practicing climbing, and I have mostly been disappointed. Si …
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How to clean rock-climbing shoes?
I had a huge problem with smelly climbing shoes when climbing in the gym or on long multi-pitch days. The single most effective thing I have come across is taking the shoes off between climbs/pitches. …
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Anchor without cordelette?
A cordelette gives you the most versatility and is definitely the way to go in most situations, especially if you are relatively new to climbing.
A disclaimer before I elaborate any further:
Read …
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What's the difference between Sport Climbing and Traditional Climbing?
Both sport climbing and trad climbing are a form of lead climbing, which means the first climber to go up is not protected by a rope from above. A sport climber uses quickdraws which, as you mentioned …
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How to use a Munter hitch to belay and rappel?
To answer your question as to the ideal break position when using the munter: It depends. It depends on your comfort and experience with the knot, its application and the situation.
I have rappeled a …
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