Here’s A Dangerous Belayer You Won’t Want To Climb With
Violating the rule "never take your brake hand off the rope," is bad enough, but this belayer took it to a whole new level of danger.
Belay Technique
Belay Technique
Oh No, Not Another Dangerous Idea: They Used Webbing Instead Of A Rope
Webbing may cost less than climbing rope, but it doesn't stretch and belay devices aren't designed for it. It seems self apparent that you should only climb on an actual climbing rope, but not everyone has gotten the message.