Ropes and Ropework
In this section we are starting to gather info about Ropes and Ropework to try and give a steady and simple introduction, for beginner climbers, to a large and potentially daunting subject.
Belaying
The first step in climbing outdoors is being able to use a rope safely and belaying is a huge part of that. So to give you and your partner confidence and security check out the info below....
Click here to see two videos on Top Rope Belaying: Part 1 and Part 2
Top Rope Belaying - Download this PDF - Top Rope Belaying - Instructions.pdf
This PDF goes along with our videos as a simple overview of how to get it right and be safe on your first days at the crag.
We also have some simple PDF's from Guide Nigel Shepard to help with things:
Belaying 1 / Belaying 2 / Belaying 3
There's also some more from Nigel:
Anchors set up / Passing a knot on abseil
Rope Coiling
Descending safely with a rope is essential when walking off an outdoor route, here famous UK based mountaineer Andy Kirkpatrick shows us how...
Click here to see Andy Kirkpatricks rope coiling advice
Knots
See here how to tie some useful knots...
