Top Rope Climbing. Using a belay device makes it possible for the belayers limited grip strength to control the large forces generated in a fall. Top rope climbing is all about having fun being outside and climbing rock faces.
If you are sport climbing you will be clipping quickdraws into bolts. An advanced climbing technique top rope solo climbing requires you to self belay and removes the participation of a climbing partner who would normally belay you or otherwise assist you as you climb. Top rope climbing is a straightforward and fun climbing technique that provides a great first step into the world of rock climbing.
You tie into the end of the rope and climb up placing protection pro along the way.
The belayers grip strength the weight of the falling climber. Toproping simply put is climbing a rock face with the climbing rope always anchored above you. Top roping rope is through the top anchor safer easier to belay lead climbing climber clips the rope into quickdraws as they climb bigger fall potential more advanced belaying skills needed. You lead the rope up with you.