Tuber (Tubular belay device): Difference between revisions
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|File:tuber_belaying_lead_anchor.png | |File:tuber_belaying_lead_anchor.png | ||
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|While belaying from the anchor, redirect the rope in a way that it points upwards even in a case of a fall. Usually an unlocked D-shaped carabiner is used. | |While belaying from the anchor, redirect the rope in a way that it points upwards even in a case of a fall. Usually an unlocked D-shaped carabiner is used. | ||
|File:tuber_belaying_lead_anchor_alt.png | |File:tuber_belaying_lead_anchor_alt.png | ||
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|This redirection can be also in some cases | |This redirection can be also in some cases built by a quickdraw placed in the second bolt of the anchor if the carabiner is short and the bolt is placed high enough. | ||
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|Once the lead climber makes two secure running protections on the route, the redirection is removed. | |||
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=== Belaying second climber - tuber without guide mode === | === Belaying second climber - tuber without guide mode === | ||
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|The same technique which is used for belaying the lead climber can be also used for belaying of a second climber with a tuber without a guide mode. | |||
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=== Belaying from harness at the anchor === | === Belaying from harness at the anchor === | ||