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By Josh H.
05-25-2024 - Blog Post 031 -
Two variations of aid climbing:
Fixed and ???
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What you might need gear wise:
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How many strops:
2x for main and belay
3x for traversing
2x for main and belay on the other side to go down
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What else could you use?
-Texora
-Mamba
-Webbing and carabiners
-Wire ropes
-etc...
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What are things to consider?
-Sharp edges
-Edge pro
-Type of structure you are working on...
-What is the rescue plan?
-How is it rigged for rescue?
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Transferring from main and belay to three point aid climbing set up
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Passing a junction
-Order to do this
-Things to keep in mind
-The process
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How to set up for aid climbing (gear needed):
-Cows Tails
-Progress adjust
-2 x etriers
-Anchor strops
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Resources:
Aid Climbing Mobile Anchors, Level 1
by Independent Ropes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0JnS9u95bo
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