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Friction hitches
Knots
PARTNER CHECK
How to coil the rope?
Rope too short: warning - danger!
Primary dangers when using a rope
Installing an equalized belay station
Length of my new rope and the middle of the rope
Change in the length of my rope after use
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.
Climbing with alternate leaders
Belaying the second with a MICRO TRAXION: beware of any fall
Pitons
Hauling a bag: preparation and technique
Aid climbing progression
Belaying and descending on multi-pitch climbs on a single rope
Rappelling
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
