Rope Climbing Q&A & Practice Session
Beta staff member Enokido, familiar from the lead beginner workshops, hosts a practice session at Shinjuku Face [3F] lead wall to answer questions about rope climbing.
Open to beginners who want to practice lead climbing or belaying but feel uncertain doing it alone, as well as intermediate to advanced climbers wanting to review rappelling, anchor building, rope work, jumaring, aid climbing with etriers and cams, etc.
※ This is not a formal workshop. Drop in anytime. Regular gym admission only. Please note you may need to wait during busy times.
Overview
Session Time
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Content
From basic questions like "I want to lead climb and need a belayer," "I want to learn how to belay," or "What rope, harness, or belay device should I buy?" to advanced topics below.
Advanced Topics Examples
- •Rappelling methods and precautions
- •Anchor building for top-rope and multi-pitch climbing
- •Temporary fixing and escape methods during rappelling or belaying
- •Big wall systems including jumaring, hauling, and rope fixing
- •Aid climbing using etriers and cams
How to Participate
Participation Method
No reservation required. Pay the regular gym admission at the front desk, then go to Shinjuku Face on 3F and tell Enokido that you'd like to participate in the practice session and what you'd like to practice.
About Equipment
If you have gear: Please bring your own rope, quickdraws, and harness. If you want to learn how to use gear like etriers or cams, please bring your own equipment.
If you don't have gear: You can use Beta's ropes and quickdraws. While these are normally rental items, they are available free of charge during practice sessions.
Harnesses: Limited quantities available for free loan.
Session Dates
Scheduled
- ▸June 21, 2019 (Friday)
Completed
- ▸May 24, 2019 (Friday) → Changed to Lead Climbing Beginner Workshop
- ▸April 19, 2019 (Friday)
- ▸December 19, 2018 (Wednesday)
- ▸November 14, 2018 (Wednesday)
- ▸October 27, 2018 (Saturday)