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HOW TO: Ten Commandments of Climbing Safety, Pt. 2
Beware of sharp edges. Climbing ropes are incredibly strong, and built to take abuse, but there have been cases of rocks sawing through them. If there is a chance that a rope is going to...
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HOW TO: Ten Commandments of Climbing Safety Pt. 1
Buy commandments 1-5, get one free! These ten vital principles for keeping yourself safe while climbing will guide your preparations and decisionmaking from your first visit to a climbing gym to your first attempt on...
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HOW TO: How To Tie A Figure 8 and Double Figure 8 Knot.
The Figure 8 is an essential knot for climbing, and useful in many outdoor activities. Here's a tutorial that'll have you tying them with ease (and safety).
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HOW TO: How to Ascent a Rope
Alot of activities, especially those which take place in mountainous regions, involve moving up and or down using a rope. Even if you are only planning on using a rope for a safety device, knowing...
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HOW TO: How To Ascend a Rope.
Gear:Secured climbing rope 2 etriers2 ascendersDaisy chainlocking carabiner2 standard carabinersGeneral safety gear1. Fix the ascenders to the secured rope.2. Attach the carabiners to the ascenders, and then the etriers to the carabiners.3. Measure your arms...