a question about climbing calls when placing protection?
[2007-03-13 08:12:26]

Q: i noticed certain groups of people shouting to each other every time they place protection on a climb(runner on replyed by o.k)does this this not add confusion as once the climber leaves the ground, the next thing you hear should be hold,tight line or

A: I have seen and heard this many times too. There are advantages in it sometimes.

a. If the leader has just set off from the ground and is placing their first runner, then telling the second 'runner on' may help focus their attention to

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The engineering of sport
347 pages 		The engineering of sport

Creator: Steve Haake | 1996
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(1 diggs) How to Choose Active Rock Climbing Protection Gear
Jun 04, 2008 from icinawa(ocin icinawa)
icinawa The assorted anchors that safeguard a climber are divided into roughly two types : those with moving parts and those without. This clinic addresses the "movable" type known as rock climbing active protection gear. For information on choosing rock climbing passive protection gear, click here