Indoor and Outdoor Climbing Basic Techniques - Tech Tips

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Tying in with a figure 8 knot

Tying in with a figure 8 knot

Universal technique for correct use of a belay device.

Universal technique for correct use of a belay device.

PARTNER CHECK

PARTNER CHECK

Spotting and belaying at the start of the route

Spotting and belaying at the start of the route

How to clean the anchor

How to clean the anchor

Stopping a climbing fall

Stopping a climbing fall

Recovering quickdraws in an overhang while descending

Recovering quickdraws in an overhang while descending

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Positioning the quickdraw and clipping the rope

Positioning the quickdraw and clipping the rope

Belay loop and tie-in points: where do I attach my lanyard, my belay device and my rope?

Belay loop and tie-in points: where do I attach my lanyard, my belay device and my rope?

Positioning the quickdraw and clipping the rope

Positioning the quickdraw and clipping the rope

Good practices for belaying a lead climber

Good practices for belaying a lead climber

Dynamic belaying with the GRIGRI

Dynamic belaying with the GRIGRI

Hands-free position with GRIGRI, GRIGRI + and NEOX

Hands-free position with GRIGRI, GRIGRI + and NEOX

Normal sound of the NEOX when taking up slack

Normal sound of the NEOX when taking up slack

How to Belay Using the NEOX

How to Belay Using the NEOX

Belay technique: taking up slack

Belay technique: taking up slack

Tying in with a figure 8 knot

Tying in with a figure 8 knot

Friction hitches

Friction hitches

Knots

Knots

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