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To tie into a harness with a Figure 8 Follow-through, tie a Figure 8 knot in the rope approximately 3 - 3.5 feet (1 - 1.5 meters) from the end of the rope (Figures 1 - 4) Feed the running end of the ...

Learning how to belay is as critical in sport climbing as knowing how to step on the brakes in a car. You attach the belay device to your harness, then double check that the carabiner is locked.

A new rock climber typically starts with a style of climbing called toproping, where the rope runs from the belayer's device and harness up through the anchor at the top of the climb and back down ...

Whether you're projecting on a hard sport route, tackling steep water ice, or making a push for the summit, these are the best climbing harnesses you can buy. Our picks include sport, trad, and ...

They don't just look pretty; they're your lifelines should your grip slip, keeping your harness attached to the belay rope. RELATED: A beginner's guide to understanding rock-climbing ratings.

Hopefully you can settle a debate regarding the use of climbing harness belay loops. When rappelling, a climbing guide said that the carabiner should be clipped through both the leg loop and waist ...

My first harness was a Chouinard Bod with no belay loop. I think I used the figure eight loop to clip into anchor systems, instead of clipping into both the waist and leg loops ...