CLIMBING
RESOURCES
BITS AND BOBS YOU MIGHT FIND USEFUL
This is a page full of helpful information to support you through your climbing. Do pop back regularly as I will add new information and interesting links that I find.
ANCHORS
When building an anchor always try to belay where you can see your 2nd. When building anchors, "big is best", unless it's a huge non-moving block, then a minimum of 2 pieces of gear must be used to construct an anchor.
Use the principle of IDEAS to build an anchor:
INDEPENDENT
if one fails, it won't shock load the other parts of the system.
DIRECTION
of the climber
EQUALIZED
tension on all strands of the sling or rope
ANGLE
ideally 60' but max 90'
SOLID
solid gear, solid rock and screwgates
Check and double check before you commit anyone to a system.
GEAR
PLACEMENTS
Nuts, Cams, Torques, Offsets, Stakes?
Paul talks us through what to use and where!
SOME USEFUL KNOTS AND TIPS!
WHAT ARE
YOU TAKING?
What should you include in your climbing rack? Some thoughts on what is on my standard rack.