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|And gravity load it (7).
|And gravity load it (7).
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|Make a [[clove hitch]] on the second carabiner using both strings (8).
|Tie a [[clove hitch]] on the second carabiner using both strings (8).
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|File:stand_step7.png
|Hang the sling end onto the second carabiner (9) and screw its gate (10).
|Hang the sling end onto the second carabiner (9) and screw its gate (10).

Revision as of 16:45, 21 September 2025

Anchor is a well-secured place from which climbers can belay and take rest between the pitches.

Pre-built anchors

TODO

Buidling sport anchors

  • Clip an HMS carabiner with an 120cm sling (1).
  • Orient the carabiner so its gravity-loaded (2) and screw its gate (3).
  • Clip your personal anchor (4) and screw its gate (5).
  • Clip a carabiner into the second bolt (6).
  • And gravity load it (7).
  • Tie a clove hitch on the second carabiner using both strings (8).
  • Hang the sling end onto the second carabiner (9) and screw its gate (10).
  • Inspect the sling (11).
  • And inspect the gates (12).

Risks

TODO

Building trad anchors

TODO