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ROCK CLIMBING<br />
Belaying with a GRIGRI 2 assisted braking belay device<br />
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Contents<br />
© Marc Daviet<br />
A<br />
number of incidents, particularly in climbing gyms,<br />
have resulted in climber ground-falls. Analysis shows<br />
that there is a risk of ground-fall when clipping until<br />
the fourth draw. Several factors may increase the risk of a<br />
ground-fall:<br />
• the length of rope out from the last clipped bolt<br />
• the slack taken for clipping, particularly when clipping<br />
with a fully extended arm<br />
• the rope stretch<br />
In addition, there are causes directly linked to belaying:<br />
• the rope running through the system before jamming if<br />
the belay technique is incorrect<br />
• too much slack given by the belayer<br />
• the movement of the belayer if he is surprised and/or too<br />
far from the wall before the fall<br />
By following the recommendations below, the belayer will<br />
increase<br />
the safety of the climber:<br />
• remain attentive in order to anticipate any situation<br />
• choose a good position at the base of the route<br />
• manipulate the belay advice appropriately<br />
Information is non-exhaustive. Refer to the other pages as well as to the user instructions and technical manuals. Technical training is essential.
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