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Rappelling with GRIGRI and NEOX
Hands-free position with GRIGRI, GRIGRI + and NEOX
Rappelling
Recovering quickdraws in an overhang while descending
Belay loop and tie-in points: where do I attach my lanyard, my belay device and my rope?
Self-belay: solo climbing with one or two fixed ropes
Ascending a rope with GRIGRI, GRIGRI + and NEOX
Using pulleys with small-diameter rope or cord.
Self-belaying is not authorized for GRIGRI, GRIGRI + and NEOX
Video - How to make and use an extendable quickdraw?
Performance of new ropes
How to Belay Using the NEOX
Belay technique: taking up slack
Length of my new rope and the middle of the rope
Change in the length of my rope after use
Fall factor and impact force - theory
Elongation
Impact force - standards
What is the impact force of a rope?
Forces at work in a real fall
Influence of the belay device
Consequences of poor rope drag management in a common fall
Fall comparison with rigid/human mass
Dynamic belaying with the GRIGRI
NEOX, ideal for lead belaying
Belaying a second from above with GRIGRI, GRIGRI + and NEOX
Good practices for belaying a lead climber
Universal technique for correct use of a belay device.
Spotting and belaying at the start of the route
Belaying a leader climber: vigilance, anticipation and mobility
Stopping a climbing fall
Lowering
Communication when climbing
Top-rope belaying with the GRIGRI anchored to the ground.
Belaying with the GRIGRI
Video: Belaying with a GRIGRI
VIDEO - Specific left-handed technique
Belaying with the REVERSO
Video - The Worst Belayer in the World
Carabiner locking systems
Different carabiner shapes
Carabiner compatibility test
Carabiner basics
Choice of carabiner for attaching a GRIGRI or NEOX to the harness
Choice of carabiners for attaching a VERSO or REVERSO to the harness
Choice of lanyard end carabiner for a rock climbing or via ferrata lanyard
Choice of carabiners for attaching the rope to the anchor
Examples of dangerous carabiner loading.
Attaching a rope to the harness
Normal sound of the NEOX when taking up slack
Tying in with a figure 8 knot
Friction hitches
Knots
PARTNER CHECK
Positioning the quickdraw and clipping the rope
How to clean the anchor
How to coil the rope?
Rope too short: warning - danger!
Primary dangers when using a rope
How to remove the magnets from the magnetic buckles on your helmet's chinstrap?
STRING, installation and precautions
