Top Rope Climbing Definition. Choosing a rope can actually be a little more complicated than it looks. The training days focus on technical skills common guide and.
The climber rope side of the bight which goes up to the anchor and back down to the climber should always be on the top side of your belay device. There are a lot of ins and outs to consider. By cam mckenzie ring andy wellman.
More specifically top rope climbing is when you climb on a rope that has an anchor already set up.
We put climbing ropes from sterling petzl edelrid mammut and others through head to head testing to find the best options for you. Top rope and lead climbing are methods for protecting a climb. Single ropes for sport climbing can be anywhere from around 86mm to 105mm thick. Attach a locking carabiner which must pass through the bight and belay device cable as well as your harness belay loop.