One of the most important safety procedures that one can do before climbing is tying into the rope and anchor system properly. The knot that is most commonly used for tying into a harness is the ...

Every assisted braking device (ABD) can inadvertently lock the rope to varying degrees when quickly feeding out slack to a ...

The Mule Knot (a.k.a releasable knot) is ideal to lock off the rope on the belay plate. There are many occasions in climbing when, belaying from the harness using a device which does not self-arrest ...

This effect results in more rapid wear, particularly when top roping or other intensive use, and it also risks jamming in descenders or belay devices. The Sheath Slippage test is the only test ...

Water and sports drinks in plastic sealable containers are permitted in all areas. Top rope and lead climbing may only occur during supervised climbing wall hours. Climbing equipment including, but ...

The OHMEGA defines a new category of belay assist devices. Placed on the first piece of protection, it actively reduces the load on the belayer in a lead fall. It also reduces rope drag for the ...