Top rope climbing
Skill Tree
Technique
- Climb tied into a rope that runs up to an anchor at the top and back down to your belayer.
- Push up with your legs and use your arms mainly to hold on and keep your balance.
- At the top, sit back in your harness and let your belayer lower you.
Form tips
- Keep your arms straight when you can and your hips close to the wall.
- Move one hand or foot at a time.
Risks
- Check your knot, your harness and your partner's belay device before every climb.
- Learn to belay with a qualified instructor.