Learn the basics of top rope belaying, including gear, setup, safety checks and procedures, plus the PBUS method and how to lower a climber.

Mar 28, 2025 · Every climber should be able to quickly tie a Munter; you can use it to belay or rappel if you drop your belay device. Plus, it’s good for de-icing the rope in frozen conditions.

How do you tie the belaying know again? We're sure you've done this before at your local rock climbing gym, but here's a quick and effective refresher. Show less

Aug 7, 2025 · In order to belay safely, learn how to setup your belay device and practice the PBUS (Pull, Brake, Under, Slide) system. We'll cover how to set up your belay device and perform a standard top …

Dec 23, 2025 · Make sure that there is at least 3 inches of tail leaving the knot. Tie off the extra tail of rope to the live end of the rope using several overhand knots or a double fisherman's knot.

At LCC we require the climber to tie in with a Figure 8 Follow Through, a knot which can withstand a great amount of load and yet be untied relatively easily after the climb. Follow the harness …

Learn about different types of climbing knots, hitches and bends, and get tips on how to tie them.

What is it: A knot for tying climbing slings to various features including: the belay loop of your harness, bolt hangers at anchors, and “threads” of rock, horns/chicken heads on trad routes.

The Figure 8 Knot is the most common knot for tying the rope into your harness. Learn how to tie the Figure 8 in this video.

Mar 16, 2022 · Discover how to belay with this simple introductory guide outlining all the elements to consider. Belaying is mainly about...