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Encyclopedia > Belay

In climbing, belaying is the technique of controlling the rope so that a falling climber does not fall very far. This task is usually assigned to a belayer, who passes the rope through a belay device, which forces the rope through a series of tight turns that greatly increase friction. Belaying is a critical part of the climbing system.




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OA Guide to Belaying at the Climbing Wall (1353 words)
The belayer is clipped into the floor anchor on the side opposite the brake hand.
Belaying itself is relatively simple provided one is always paying attention to your climbing partner.
There is a paired response from the climber to her belayer at each point.
Belaying (535 words)
Ideally, the belay device or hitch should be securely attached to a bombproof anchor which is separate from the standing line anchor.
A severe fall by the climber may cause back or inter­nal injuries to a body belayer due to the sudden load which may be imparted to the belayer during a fall.
Belaying should be performed with a suitable belay device or with a Munter Hitch, not your body.
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