How to Inspect Yourself and Your Partner Before Climbing

Proper preparation is essential for safe climbing. You and your partner should check each other's equipment to ensure everything's working properly.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• First Aid Kits
• Athletic Tapes
• Climbing Gear
• Climbing Harnesses
• Climbing Helmets
• Climbing Ropes
• Climbing Shoes

1. Check your tie-in knot to make sure it's tied correctly. Also check to see that the knot is passed correctly through your harness.

2. Make sure the waist belt of the harness is doubled back through the buckle.

3. Take a second look to see that the belay device is properly rigged and that the gate of the locking carabiner, through which the rope is passed, is locked shut.

4. Check that the belayer is securely anchored to the ground or cliff, or that the climber is in a position where a fall won't jerk him or her out of position.

Tips & Warnings

• Rock climbing is an inherently dangerous activity that can result in serious injury or death. We recommend that you seek proper training and equipment before starting out.

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on 11/22/2005 Do a verbal check with your partner before climbing. As you look him/her over, say aloud what you are checking, eg. "Harness doubled back, biner locked..." ect, and have them do th say for you. It makes sure that you remeber to do it everytime, and if your partner forgets to check something he should have, you'll probably notice.