Video – Tip for Belaying with the REVERSO on Multi-Pitch Routes

Expert Techniques

When your second reaches the belay station and takes over as the leader, the REVERSO allows you to transition from belaying the second to belaying the leader. In addition to being quick, the method shown in this video can help reduce the risk of dropping your belay device when the transition is performed correctly.

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