Lead Climbing Class

Hi GTZ,

I’m thinking of having a lead climbing class on next Saturday and Sunday. Well, looks like there may be climbers (GTZ members or non members) that might be interested to join the class.

Basically, this class will be beneficial to people who have sufficient experience on climbing top ropes and would like to proceed to lead climbing. Climbers who have been doing lead climbing that are not sure about the theory/safety behind lead climbing are also encourage to join.

OK, the details of the class will be as follows:-

Instructor:
Kenny

Date and time:
2:30pm – 22nd Sept 2007
11:00am – 23rd Sept 2007

*Note that the date stated are just initial planning. There might be changes depending on enquiries and response.

Syllabus:Before the actual leading climbing class takes place, there will be a brief through on the Basic Rock Climbing Instruction Course (BRSIC).

1) Theory of lead climbing
   - Differences between stages of climbing
   – Fall factor
   – Equipments
   – Onsight
   – Safety
2) Knots
   – Prefered knots for lead climibing
   – Knots to learn in lead climbing
3) Leading techniques
   – Clipping position and style
   – Handling rope
   – Spotting
   – Belaying
4) Communication
   – Climbing calls
5) Anchors
   – Knowing the anchor
   – Setting up anchors
6) Emergency
   – Self rescue
   – Climbing calls
7) Knowing/managing your equipment
   – Equipment storage
   – Equipment checking
   – Things to avoid

Fees/Contribution:
RM65.00 for non members
RM20.00 for GTZ members

Cheques, Credit Card, Money Order, Bank Note and anything else other than cash will not be accepted. Foreign currency that are lower than RM are also not accepted. The currency with higher exchange rate will be charged with the same amount as stated.

Note that majority of the money will be going to GTZ funding for equipment maintenance, selected climbing site maintenance and other community services concerning environment, outdoor and climbing.

Important:
Anyone that is interested in joining this class can leave your details (i.e. name, contact no. and e-mail address) in the comments. You are also required to download the form below and fill up the necessary before returning it on the event date.

Participation form:
gtzappform_declaration.pdf

GOOD THINGS ABOUT ROCK CLIMBING 01

 

Hi GTZ,

Story above is one of a good example of how useful Rock Climbing in our daily life is. However, good application of Rock Climbing in daily life starts from having good technical knowledge.

The story above uses some of the gears of Rock cllimbing. However, the application of the in the story has been planned with sufficient technical knowledge and support before it’s being illustrated. Do not simply follow without proper instructions and expert guidance.

TECHNICAL INFOMATION:
As all of you can see, the rope used is a should be a leftover static rope. If u use a good rope, U are trying to retire it… A static rope holds a load better, but it’s not meant for climbing. This is due to the unstretchable characteristic of a static rope that’s unable to absorb impact. It’s as stiff as a cable. Normally, ppl use it for abseiling, hauling, rope climbing and fixed rope.

As for the carabiner. When locking a carabiner onto a system that is going to be loaded with big load,  always remember to twist the lock half round to the reverse lock direction. This can prevent lock of the locking carabiner from jaming due to the heavy load that stresses the gate and the threads.

Note that all climbing equipment that is used directly on a climber (does not include accessories) is designed in such a way to take minimum of 20kN (about 1.9 tons). So, pulling up a car vertically is not a problem, but not a falling car.

The intructions of a few related knots is in the pdf file at the link below. Do download it and have some time practicing it. U never know when U’ll need it.

Download here:
Download KNOTS FOR ROCK CLIMBING

Happy climbing