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Belaying multi-pitch routes on single rope with a GRIGRI.
Belaying with the REVERSO
Video - The Worst Belayer in the World
Universal technique for correct use of a belay device.
Climbing with alternate leaders
Belaying the second with a MICRO TRAXION: beware of any fall
Knots
Friction hitches
PARTNER CHECK
How to coil the rope?
Rope too short: warning - danger!
Primary dangers when using a rope
Installing an equalized belay station
Multi-pitch rappelling with a single rope
Rappelling with the GRIGRI
Lowering from a fixed anchor-point
Rappelling
Belay loop and tie-in points: where do I attach my lanyard, my belay device and my rope?
Knot for joining rappel ropes
Video - How to make a Prusik loop for a rappel backup?
Pitons
Video - How to manage the rope at the belay?
Video - How to make and use an extendable quickdraw?
Performance of new ropes
Fall factor and impact force - theory
Stuck screwgate carabiner
Length of my new rope and the middle of the rope
Change in the length of my rope after use
Risks related to replacing the rope in the L35 adjustable lanyards
Forces at work in a real fall
Influence of the belay device
Consequences of poor rope drag management in a common fall
Elongation
Impact force - standards
What is the impact force of a rope?
Belaying a second directly off a fixed anchor at the belay station
Belaying a second from a belay station with the GRIGRI on the harness, using a redirect
Lowering a load with the cam deactivated
Hauling a bag: preparation and technique
Aid climbing progression
Carabiner compatibility test
Choice of carabiners for attaching a HUIT, RACK... to the harness
Carabiner basics
Choice of carabiner for attaching a GRIGRI to the harness
Choice of carabiners for attaching a VERSO or REVERSO to the harness
Choice of lanyard end carabiner for a rock climbing or via ferrata lanyard
Choice of carabiners for attaching the rope to the anchor
Choice of carabiners for hauling systems and pulley attachment
Examples of dangerous carabiner loading.
Second climber stuck: hauling on a loaded rope
To read for self-belaying
General principles for solo climbing with a fixed belay rope
Setting up a self-belay system on two ropes with two ascenders
Installation on one single rope with two ascenders
Appendix 1: Petzl does not recommend using only one ascender for self-belaying.
Appendix 2: Detail of installation on two ropes with two ascenders
Appendix 3: Detail of installation on one rope with two ascenders
Appendix 4: Precautions and introduction to risk analysis
Appendix 5: Analysis of solutions observed in the field - Use of a single ascender with knots in the rope.
Appendix 6: Analysis of solutions observed in the field. Use of one ascender and clipping into knots on a second rope
