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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.
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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.
SOME USEFUL KNOTS AND TIPS!
Rock Climbing Instructor Knots
How to tie a One Handed Clovehitch
![How to tie a One Handed Clovehitch](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/12f043_24ad04e78c1744a2a0c20ef4f189fab7f002.jpg/v1/fill/w_940,h_529,enc_auto/file.jpeg 1x, https://static.wixstatic.com/media/12f043_24ad04e78c1744a2a0c20ef4f189fab7f002.jpg/v1/fill/w_1880,h_1058,enc_auto/file.jpeg 2x)
![How to tie a One Handed Clovehitch](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/12f043_24ad04e78c1744a2a0c20ef4f189fab7f002.jpg/v1/fill/w_465,h_262,enc_auto/file.jpeg 1x, https://static.wixstatic.com/media/12f043_24ad04e78c1744a2a0c20ef4f189fab7f002.jpg/v1/fill/w_930,h_523,enc_auto/file.jpeg 2x)
How to tie a One Handed Clovehitch
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How to tie a one handed Italian Hitch
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Sport Climbing
Using a cowtail at the top of a sport route
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![Using a cowtail at the top of a sport route](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a2830f_829bf32341674027b70f7446c61c6104f002.jpg/v1/fill/w_307,h_173,enc_auto/file.jpeg 1x, https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a2830f_829bf32341674027b70f7446c61c6104f002.jpg/v1/fill/w_613,h_345,enc_auto/file.jpeg 2x)
Using a cowtail at the top of a sport route
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How to tie a larksfoot
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Using quickdraws at the top of a sport route
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Climbing knots
How to adjust a clove hitch
![How to adjust a clove hitch](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/12f043_d86c92039cc44f79aa21055d969cb06af002.jpg/v1/fill/w_940,h_529,enc_auto/file.jpeg 1x, https://static.wixstatic.com/media/12f043_d86c92039cc44f79aa21055d969cb06af002.jpg/v1/fill/w_1880,h_1058,enc_auto/file.jpeg 2x)
![How to adjust a clove hitch](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/12f043_d86c92039cc44f79aa21055d969cb06af002.jpg/v1/fill/w_307,h_173,enc_auto/file.jpeg 1x, https://static.wixstatic.com/media/12f043_d86c92039cc44f79aa21055d969cb06af002.jpg/v1/fill/w_613,h_345,enc_auto/file.jpeg 2x)
How to adjust a clove hitch
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How to tie a Clovehitch
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How to tie a Bowline
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All things Anchors
Clip and screw
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Clip and screw
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![IDEAS](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/12f043_5246270b57ab44a6adbd0cfabca4ca35f002.jpg/v1/fill/w_307,h_173,enc_auto/file.jpeg 1x, https://static.wixstatic.com/media/12f043_5246270b57ab44a6adbd0cfabca4ca35f002.jpg/v1/fill/w_613,h_345,enc_auto/file.jpeg 2x)
IDEAS
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Using a combination of rope and sling to 2 anchor points
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Using less sling to 2 anchor points
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Using the rope with 2 anchor points
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Using the rope to 3 anchor points
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Using less rope with 2 anchor points
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Using a sling to 3 anchor points
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Using a sling with 2 anchor points
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