Beginners climbing guide, hints, tips and general climbing techniques

[RichieR]

That's no problem good luck and don't be afraid to ask for advice they are a great bunch on here and are only to pleased to help .

[Djvicke1]

As a beginner climber I sometimes struggle getting a good work position, so was just wondering if experienced climbers have any tips on how to wrap your legs around the branch to get a good position? Especially if there is no fork to get a foot/leg in.

[Jake Andrews]

Your second tie in point is paramount for a good work position, try and triangulate both ropes for best results. This should give you the balance and steadiness and your feet will work out the rest.

[Djvicke1]

Cheers Jake, I'll give it a go today I might have to use the other end of my rope as my strop is only 6metres. Any tips on gripping the branch if theres no branches above to put a second anchor?

[Macca]

Hi all, i am looking for some clarification. I climb with 2 strops up (VT pully)to my tie in point and then attach my main line (prussik) to the tree and work and descend from this. Is this an approved method? I find this the fastest method with the equipment I have. My reason for asking is I have a job interview with a practical trial and don't won't to lose out on a technicality.

 

Thanks in advance for any advice given!

[born2trot]

Hi all, i am looking for some clarification. I climb with 2 strops up (VT pully)to my tie in point and then attach my main line (prussik) to the tree and work and descend from this. Is this an approved method? I find this the fastest method with the equipment I have. My reason for asking is I have a job interview with a practical trial and don't won't to lose out on a technicality.

 

Thanks in advance for any advice given!

 

I think you will lose out on a technicality .

[Macca]

I thought that and others I have spoke to think that, but I don't see how it is different than using a strop and mainline to ascend, at some points u will only be attached by strop! I always have my mainline clipped onto the back of my harness during the ascent.

 

Again thanks for your time.

[born2trot]

I thought that and others I have spoke to think that, but I don't see how it is different than using a strop and mainline to ascend, at some points u will only be attached by strop! I always have my mainline clipped onto the back of my harness during the ascent.

 

Again thanks for your time.

 

What if there are no limbs for the first 20ft of the tree ?

[Macca]

We have a 3 section ladder which I use I find it quicker than throwing and thrusting.

[Macca]

Doubt there will be a 3 section ladder on the interview tho. So in that case will probably end up throwing and body thrusting.