AAC Know the Ropes: Rappelling
Accidents while rappelling are common and often fatal. Understand the basic best practices to avoid injuries with our latest video, presented by Adidas Terrex.
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AAC Universal Belay Standard: Details Matter
Details Matter draws every belayer’s attention to the little things that are so easy to overlook when we belay each other.
AAC Universal Belay Standard: Lead belaying
Lead belaying is more complicated that just delivering slack. In this video, the AAC applies the fundamental principles of belay to lead belaying, and divides lead belaying into 5 skill blocks: 1. Set-up 2. Managing slack 3. Compensating 4. Catching falls 5. Supporting the leader.
AAC Universal Belay Standard: The fundamentals
Have you ever noticed that lots of climbers don’t belay the same way as you do? Or that climbing instructors teach belaying one way, but then after class those same students belay differently? Where does all that variety come from? Is it safe? The AAC’s Universal Belay Program is designed to help every belayer find a common language and recognizable belay standard to ensure you get a safe catch.