Ever since love for wall climbing have been rekindled, I have been visiting the local wall climbing gym on a regular basis. Last week when I make my trip there together with some friends, we discovered the boss had gone on a holiday and there was no one to belay us. We had to rely on a customer to assist us. Since it was not fair to him, I volunteer to take over from him. My over problem was I have not done it for over a year and have forgotten some of the basis things. So it's time to refresh my memory again.
The first thing one need to know is how to tie a figure 8 knot, on the rope that will be secure on your harness, This procedure is for both the climber and the belayer.
The Figure 8 Knot. Probably the most versatile and common climbing knot. This knot can be tied two ways depending on how it will be used. The first sequence shown below is for tying the knot into a harness or any other type anchor. The second sequence is to create a loop end that can be clipped with a carabiner or locking carabiner.
full article found here
I am never good at remembering things, I guess better remember some of the basis things, as safety is of utmost essential.
I prefer visual,so this video is very handy.
sure hope I will be able to do this one day
I have always liked to see somebody who is so passionate about sports or hobbies,like yourself you have been sharing with us about your hiking adventures and rock climbing activities,,keep it up blog,,,,,,, for me,i like running,tennis and swimming,,,,now training for a full marathon next year,,,this year skip lah,,,have a great sunday ya and god bless
ReplyDeleteThanks Eugene for encouragement. When we have something good , we share right? You too , carry on doing who you love doing. We can continue doing it while we still can, rather than later when we no longer can do it and lament if only I did it when I had the chance. That will be too late.
ReplyDeleteYou have a nice week end bro.
From Johnny to Tarzan..... !!! LOL :) JK
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend.
It's good to love sport! Take care and enjoy!
ReplyDeleteVennie,
ReplyDeleteLol. Have a nice day
Hayley- wanna try? It's one of things I hope I can improved before I hit 60.
you take care too.