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Belay Climbing

Use a belay device to help ensure a safe climb.

How to Use a Belay Device Carabiner Pulley Rope for Climbing

Climbing is an inherently dangerous sport. Safety precautions involving specialized equipment and methods reduce the risk of injury or death. An important safety method is belaying. You can belay without a belay device, but today it is standard equipment on a climber's rack. During a fall, the belay… read more

Belay Climbing Articles & Videos

How to Clean a Route
After you set a top rope on a sport route and allow everyone to climb, you will need to clean the route. Cleaning a route refers to removing all gear used to set the top rope. Cleaning a route is much more involved than setting the top rope… read more
Belay Commands for Rock Climbers
Belay commands are the communication between the belayer and the climber in rock climbing. Learn several unique terms used when belaying a rock climber in this free rock climbing lesson on video. read more