VFCC Safety Power Point

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Created for Vertical Frontier

Climbing Club Erik Kloeker 2011

ROCK CLIMBING

SAFETYAND ESSENTIAL

SKILLS


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The act of Rock Climbing is

inherently dangerous in nature. By receivingproper instruction and demonstrating all the

proper safety precautions we can greatlyreduce the risk involved, however equipmentfailure and human error during rock climbingcan result in serious injury. In order to

participate in Rock Climbing you must takeresponsibility for your own safety and assumeall of the risks involved. This presentation isintended to be an informational introduction to

rock climbing safety and is not a substitute for

Disclaimer


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All rock climbing is classifiedunder the category 5 and israted using a decimal system.

For example 5.1 would be theeasiest possible rock climb therating for hardest climbs arealways increasing and are

currently in the 5.14-.5.15range.

The Climbing Rating ScaleAKA The Yosemite

Decimal System

1. Walking

2. Hiking

3. Scramblin

g: handsrequired

4. Dangerou

sscrambling: falls

can befatal5.1-5.6 Easy 5.7-5.9

5.10-5.12 5.13+ Pro


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Bouldering- is the simplesttype of climbing it involvesclimbing short technicalroutes with no harness or

ropes and only pads forprotection from falls.Top Roping- is the safest

form of climbing taller rocks

and involved using a ropethrough anchor points at thetop of the route and abelayer on the ground

arresting your fall. -

Types of Climbing

Trad Climbing- a type of climbingin which a climber leads up a routesimilar to Sport Climbing exceptinstead of cli in their ro e into

Zach Davis lead climbs atthe Red River Gorge


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The only thing you really

need to start rock climbing is

a pair of climbing shoes, and these can berented.

You will find all other equipment caneasily be borrowed from other climbers,however since shoes must fit very exactly, theyare usually difficult to borrow. You will wantyour first pair of climbing shoes to be acomfortable all around shoe. Rock Climbingshoes typically cost anywhere from $50 to over$100. .

Essential Gear

Despite what people may have told you Vibram FiveFingers are NOT good shoes for Rock Climbing!


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You will find that Rock Climbers are

generally willing to let you use/share

all the other gear necessary for you to

climb. In addition to this VFCC has all theequipment you will need (besides shoes) to goclimbing. You will find however that once you arehooked on rock climbing you will want to start

purchasing some of your own gear. Once youhave shoes the next things you should considerbuying are a harness, chalk bag and a belaydevice/carabiner.

Essential Gear (cont.)


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Good Communication while climbing isabsolutely imperative to the safety of you andyour climbing partners, poor communication isa number one cause of accidents whileclimbing. When climbing or belaying be clearand loud with your commands. If you are notclimbing do no distract those who are belaying.

There are several standard verbal commands

that are universal among climbers.Take- There is too much slack in the rope, takesome in.

Falling- I am about to take a fall, lock off your

belay.

Communication

It is a good idea to say the name of yourclimbing partner before a command, this


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We use the figure 8 follow through knot witha double fishermans backup knot whentying into a climbing harness. Be sure to tie

into both the leg and waist loop points of theharness (not the belay loop.)

Tying Into Your Harness


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Belaying is the act of arresting a

climbers fall. The most common

belay device in use currently is

called an ATC (pictured above). Belayingcannot be easily taught without in personinstruction so in order to avoid confusion I willnot discuss the technique in this presentation.

Be aware that belaying for lead climbing takesspecial knowledge and you must have specialcertification before belaying someone on alead climb with the club.

Belaying


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You should perform a safety check beforeevery roped rock climb.

Climber: If you are climbing, check to

ensure your belayer has his harness oncorrectly and that the leg and waist straps aredouble backed. Also ensure that their belaydevice is set up correctly and carabiner locked.

Belayer: If you are the belayer, check toensure the climber has their figure 8 knot tiedcorrectly and used a backup knot. Also ensurethey are tied into their harness correctly using

both points of the harness. Finally ensure thattheir waist and le stra s have been double

The Safety Check


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Preventing Injuries


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Most Common Injuries


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Climbing Etiquette


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Hiking


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Backwoods Camping


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When dress to go climbing we strive forunrestricted movement. Anything that mightimpede your movement, such as tight fitting

jeans, should be avoided. Also be sure to

keep the weather in mind.

Clothing

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