Climbing Belay Instructor

Price:

$50.00 per person

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2012 Trainings:

Belaying Skills

• Demonstrate proper use of locking carabiners for climber belay rope attachment
• Tie and evaluate a figure eight knot for climber belay rope attachment
• Proper set up of belay system using an “auto-locking” or “auto-assist” belay device (e.g. a GriGri or a Cinch) and a tube or plate type belay device
• Perform an effective top rope belay using an “auto-locking” or “auto-assist” belay devices, and a tube or plate type belay device, demonstrating proper: technique, position, control, and communication
• Perform an effective lead belay using an “auto-locking” or “auto-assist” belay device and a tube or plate type belay device, demonstrating proper technique, position, control, and communication
• Criteria for effective belays (all criteria must be met):
  • proper configuration and use of the belay device according to manufacturer’s instructions
  • ability to properly feed rope through the device
  • maintaining the brake hand on the rope at all times
  • ability to brake at all times
  • demonstrate an appropriate behavioral reaction to fall (i.e. the belayer must reflexively react to break a fall -- even if stressed, surprised, fearful, etc.)
• Perform an effective self-belay

Course Instructors

Peak 7 Staff