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Outdoor Rock Climbing : How to Rappel

admin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:02:53 +0000

Rappelling requires using a figure-8 and a locking carabiner for a secure point of anchor, and it is best to rappel with a partner so each can inspect the other’s ropes and harnesses before leaning back. Understand the basic principles of rappelling with helpful advice from an experienced climber in this free video on rock climbing. Expert: Jeff Dopp Bio: Jeff Dopp has been climbing since 1980 and has climbed all over the country. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

Climbing Harness Buying Advice

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:01:05 +0000

Climbing harness buying advice and tips for buying one. Full article www.supertopo.com By SuperTopo’s climbing gear review experts.

Power of Jam – Nico Favresse and Seán Villanueva on Climbing from Patagonia’s Tin Shed

admin — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 16:59:08 +0000

Patagonia ambassadors Nico Favresse and Seán Villanueva spent four months in fall 2008 traveling western North America (the pair are from Belgium) with their climbing gear, a mandolin, a tin whistle and a penchant for hitchhiking. From Squamish to the Bugaboos to Yosemite to Indian Creek they did bold repeats, set new routes and played many a jam session along the way. For more multimedia stories from Patagonia, visit the Tin Shed: www.patagonia.com

How to Maintain Rock Climbing Gear : Runners & Tricams: Maintaining Rock Climbing Equipment

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:01:05 +0000

Learn how to care for and inspect runners and tricams as well as tips and techniques for maintaining climbing equipment in this free video clip. Expert: Paul Helwig Bio: Paul Helwig is an avid rock climber with over 7 years of rock climbing experience. Paul was taught rock climbing at an indoor rock climbing gymnasium in the winter of 2000. Filmmaker: David Cornman

How Lead Climbing Works and Gear

admin — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 16:59:57 +0000

An explanation of how lead climbing works. Also, a quick look of some of the gear traditional/crack climbing gear.

Rock Climbing Care and Safety : Harnesses : Tips for Caring for Rock & Mountain Climbing Gear

admin — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:03:44 +0000

Learn how to wear and clip in a harness as well asother tips for climbing and mountaineering in this free rock climbing video. Expert: Daniel Schieffelin Bio: Daniel Schieffelin has a degree in Outdoor Education and Leadership from Sterling College in Vermont. He has worked outdoors in several stations. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

Rock Climbing : How to Use a Climbing Harness

admin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:04:15 +0000

Using a climbing harness involves double backing the buckle, using a piece of accessory cord to back up the belay ring and tying into the loops on the legs and waist band. Seek professional instruction when using a climbing harness with safety information from an experienced rock climber and stunt man in this free video on extreme sports. Expert: Scott Keisling Contact: www.climbon.biz Bio: Walter Scott Kiesling has been rock climbing for more than 25 years, and he currently owns the climbing facility called “Climb On!” in Wilmington, NC Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC

Rock Climbing : Homemade Rock Climbing Gear

admin — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:59:31 +0000

Homemade rock climbing gear is not recommended since the development of proper professional gear, but nuts from bolts and knotted rope were once used to aid in climbing. Get information about homemade climbing gear with safety information from an experienced rock climber and stunt man in this free video on extreme sports. Expert: Scott Keisling Contact: www.climbon.biz Bio: Walter Scott Kiesling has been rock climbing for more than 25 years, and he currently owns the climbing facility called “Climb On!” in Wilmington, NC Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC

living Tree Care / Climbing Gear & Technique

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 16:59:31 +0000

Phil Berwick of Living Tree Care and Jefferson Community College teamed up for a series on proper tree care management. In this film Phil goes over basic tree gear , saddles up and demonstrates basic climbing and pruning technique. Film by Tom Struckoff.

How to Maintain Rock Climbing Gear : Ice Axe: Maintaining Rock Climbing Equipment

admin — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 16:59:25 +0000

Learn how to care for and store an ice axe as well as tips and techniques for maintaining climbing equipment in this free video clip. Expert: Paul Helwig Bio: Paul Helwig is an avid rock climber with over 7 years of rock climbing experience. Paul was taught rock climbing at an indoor rock climbing gymnasium in the winter of 2000. Filmmaker: David Cornman