Tuber (Tubular belay device): Difference between revisions
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== Belaying risks == | == Belaying risks == | ||
Always hold/control the break strand at least with one hand and keep the break strand downwards. Keep your hand at least a few centimeters from the belay device to avoid pinching of the skin. Do not lift your hand too high (above the device) while giving the slack. One of the commonly seen bad habit is keeping the hand raised for a prolonged time during belaying. | Always hold/control the break strand at least with one hand and keep the break strand downwards unless giving or taking the slack. Keep your hand at least a few centimeters from the belay device to avoid pinching of the skin. Do not lift your hand too high (above the device) while giving the slack. One of the commonly seen bad habit is keeping the hand raised for a prolonged time during belaying. | ||
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|If the break hand is too close, belayer risks pinching of the skin of the index finger. | |If the break hand is too close, belayer risks pinching of the skin of the index finger. | ||
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|Do not lift the break hand unnecessary high during the break strand manipulation. | |||
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|Do not leave the hand in the upper position if not taking or giving the slack. | |Do not leave the hand in the upper position if not taking or giving the slack. | ||
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