Lead climbing is the basis of all rope climbing. If you want to climb using ropes, you must first master lead climbing.
Once you have mastered the basics, such as the system of lead climbing and how belaying works, move on to the next step, such as multi-pitch climbing.
This seminar is a seminar to learn ropework and other basic techniques for lead climbing.
The feature of this course is that you can learn comprehensively and theoretically. You can also learn about the manners and rules for both outdoor and indoor climbing.
It is suitable for beginners to lead climbing and those who want to review. It will be held at the beta 3F lead wall “Shinjuku Face”, so you can take the course without being affected by the weather.
The course will be divided into two parts, with lectures and practice on lead climbing [Part 1] “Climbing Techniques” and [Part 2] “Belay Techniques”.
In the second part, belay techniques, we will respond to your requests regarding brake-assisted belay devices such as GriGri, in addition to tube-type belay devices such as ATC and Rebelso.
There are many things you need to know about both lead and belay, and there are many things you need to be able to do, so each part is 2.5 to 3 hours, for a total of about 5 to 6 hours. It will be a very dense time. You can also take only the first or second part.
It is not guaranteed that you will be able to practice lead climbing on a lead gym or outdoor rock immediately after taking this course.
It is necessary to practice clipping and belaying movements repeatedly so that they can be done smoothly, and to understand safety management such as risks on rocks, how to use gear correctly, and what to do if you fall.
Beta provides the following follow-up to ensure that participants have a safe debut in lead climbing.
1) Rope training session (every Monday from 7:00 p.m.)
Rope training sessions are held mainly for those who have taken Beta’s rope training course (lead/multi).
Beta staff will be on-site to help with practice.
It is okay to participate alone. You can practice with people with the same purpose, or a staff member will be your practice partner.
There is no particular participation fee. Just the gym fee is OK.
Rope and gear rental is free.
2) Rope gear rental is free
Rope and gear (ATC, harness, quickdraw) rental is free at any time for course participants. Please come and practice whenever it is convenient for you.
3) Outdoor Lead Climbing Beginners Practice Session
We hold lead climbing practice sessions on outdoor rocks.
The basic practice is top rope climbing, but upon request, we also practice lead climbing and belaying, taking into account skills, etc.
4) Order rope course (every Friday)
We also hold courses on individual topics such as belaying and building top rope anchors.
The content and schedule can be arranged according to your requests.
You can also take the “Lead Climbing Beginners Course” course as many times as you like.
Let’s learn the proper way to lead!
March dates
Part 14 (Fri) 10:30-
Part 16 (Sun) 9:00-
Overview
*Lesson time may vary depending on the number of participants
*Participants must be 18 years of age or older. (For parent-child participation, children must be elementary school age or older)
Minimum number of participants: 1 person
5,500 yen each for the first and second sessions (tax included)
*Gym fee included
*Please pay at the reception on the day.
Required: Climbing shoes, harness, belay device
Rental: Harness and belay device are available for free rental. Please rent climbing shoes (300 yen/bring your own socks) on the 1st floor and meet on the 3rd floor.
How to tie an eight knot
How to clip
How to send out and take in the rope when belaying at ATC
-About types of climbing
-Free climbing/aid climbing
-Explanation of bouldering/rope climbing (lead/top rope)
-Harness wearing/figure-of-eight knot
-Clip practice
-About types of anchors and safety
-Demonstration of clipping in lead climbing
-Explanation of NG6 actions (reverse clip/Z clip/getting between rope and wall/hand drop/skipping clip/holding anchor)
-Safety management such as zero pin and pre-clip
-Lead climbing practice with pseudo-lead (staff belay)
*Practice of figure-of-eight knot will be kept to a minimum, so please prepare and review.
We have prepared videos for preparation and review, so please see the bottom of the page.
Belaying———-
・Explanation of the types of belay devices and the evolution of belaying methods (body belaying such as side tangles)
・Experience braking a belay device
・Practice putting in and taking out the rope with a belay device
・How to apply tension
・Top rope belaying demo Top rope belaying practice (staff climbing)
・Lead belaying demo Lead belaying practice (staff climbing)
Participation application
▼Please tell us the following information in store, by phone, or by email.
1. Preferred date of participation
2. Name
3. Date of birth
4. Phone number (please write a number where you can be contacted on the day)
5.Do you have a barrel or not (if so, please state what you need)
6. Beta member or non-member (please indicate which)
7. Dates of participation (e.g. 4/8 (Sat) first and second part, etc.)
◆Email address: info@beta-climbing.com
◆Email subject: ○/○, ○: ○ o’clock onwards, Lead climbing beginner course, ○th part, participation request
◆Email body: Please write 1. to 7. from the previous paragraph.
※If you are not a Beta member, you will need to register as a member, so we recommend that you pre-register in advance.
Applicants will receive a confirmation email from Beta Climbing Gym at a later date. If you do not receive a reply within 1-2 days of sending your application email, please call Beta.
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※Notice※
During the seminar, the climbing area on the 3rd floor may not be available for public use. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Lead Climbing Beginners Seminar Past Events
Gear required for lead climbing (climbing rope, harness, climbing shoes, belay device, quickdraw, chalk, brush, anchor construction gear, topo)
Handling the rope (removing twists and tangles/spreading it on a rope tarp)
About the types and strength of anchors
How to put on a harness and make an eight knot
Clip practice… Practice by changing the direction of the gate and the hand used to clip
Clip practice… Change the way you hold the rope depending on the direction of the gate and the hand used to clip
Clip practice… Practice clipping in various cases, so that you can do it with one hand
Pseudo-lead… Practice clipping on a lead while ensuring safety with a top rope
About the mechanism and features of various belay devices
Experience how a belay device can stop a fall using your own weight
Simulated lowering with a belay device
Playing with a belay device
The friction on the rope varies depending on the angle of the belay device and the brake rope.
Practice taking in and releasing the rope, and practicing with weights.
Hold the brake rope with your dominant hand and do not let go. Slide or switch hands.
Learn how to apply tension and how to lower down
Climb a little to practice tension and lowering down → Belaying with a low rope
Belaying with a top rope, be aware of moderate tension
Upon request, you can also practice with a belay device with brake assist (GRIGRI+, NEOX, SMART, MEGAJUL, ATC PILOT, CLICK UP)
Belay Glasses Experience
At the end, the staff leads the climb and the participants belay to finish.
Thank you for your hard work over such a long period of time.
Parents and children can also participate!
