Lead climbing is the basis of all climbing that uses ropes. If you aim to climb using ropes, you must first master lead climbing.
Once you have mastered the basics, such as the lead climbing system and how belays work, you can 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.
It is characterized by being comprehensive and theoretically taught. You can also learn about the manners and rules for both outdoor and indoor climbing.
This is suitable for beginners to lead climbing and those who want to review. It will be held on the beta 3F lead wall “Shinjuku Face”, so you can take the course without worrying about 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”.
For the second part, belay techniques, we will respond to your requests regarding brake-assisted belay devices such as the 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 session. You can also take either the first or second part.
After taking this course, it is not guaranteed that you will be able to practice lead climbing on a lead gym or outdoor rock right away.
Students need to practice clipping and belaying smoothly, and 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 students have a safe debut in lead climbing.
1) Rope training session (Mondays from 7pm)
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’s okay to participate alone. You can practice with someone with the same purpose, or a staff member will be your practice partner.
There is no participation fee. Just the gym fee is OK.
Rope and gear rental is free.
2) Free rental of rope gear
Participants of the course can rent ropes and gear (ATC, harness, quickdraw) for free at any time.
Please come and practice whenever it is convenient for you.
3) Outdoor rock lead climbing beginner practice session
We hold lead climbing practice sessions on outdoor rocks.
Basically, it is top rope climbing practice, but upon request, we also practice lead climbing and belaying, taking into account skills, etc.
4) Order rope course
We also hold courses on individual topics such as belaying and top rope anchor construction.
Content and schedule can be arranged according to your requests.
You can also take the “Lead Climbing Beginner Course” course as many times as you like.
Make sure you learn the proper lead etiquette!
Overview
Climbing———-
-About types of climbing
-Free climbing/aid climbing
-Bouldering/root climbing (lead/top rope)
-How safety is ensured in root climbing (top rope/lead)
-How to read a topo
-Attaching a harness/figure-of-eight knot
-Clip practice
-About types of anchors and safety
-Demonstration of clipping in lead climbing
-Explanation of NG6 actions (reverse clipping/Z clipping/getting between the rope and the wall/dropping/skipping a clip/holding an anchor)
-About safety management such as zero pins and pre-clips
-Lead climbing practice with pseudo-lead (staff belay)
*Practice of figure-of-eight knots 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
・Demo of top rope belaying・Practice top rope belaying (staff climbing)
・Best position for belaying
・Ensuring safety by spotting (if necessary)
・Rope length at the start of the climb
・Demo of lead belaying・Practice lead belaying (staff climbing)
We hold events several times a month, but the days of the week vary depending on the month. Please see the event information page for each month at the bottom of the page.
Or check the gym calendar.
*If the dates do not suit you, we can hold the event according to your schedule.
For details, please see “Order Rope Course”.
[Location] Beta [3F] Shinjuku Face
[Course duration]
First part 3 hours, second part 2.5 hours
*Time may vary depending on the number of participants.
We will take breaks as necessary during the course.
[Instructor] Yasushi Ozawa (Beta Owner)
[Target audience] Anyone who wants to learn lead climbing theory
This course is aimed at beginners, but even experienced climbers who want to learn the basics are welcome to join us
*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 (330 yen/bring your own socks) on the 1st floor and meet on the 3rd floor.
[Preparation/review video]
How to tie an eight knot
How to clip
How to send out and take in the rope when belaying at ATC
Participation application
