Clipping

Clipping in Rock Climbing
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About this video:
Clipping in Rock Climbing:
- On a quickdraw, the carabiner on the loose end is for the bolt, the carabiner on the stiff end if for the rope
- See where the route is going and clip to the bolt with the gate away from that direction
- Don't Z-clip
- Don't back-clip
- Clip to the rope with the gate facing away from the expected direction of the climb
- Rehearse clipping to be precise and efficient
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Although "Rock Climb" will have more than 100 videos (7 hours+ of content), the program is designed to include maximum information in a concise way that is easy to understand and assimilate. For that reason most chapters are built on the knowledge acquired in previous ones (e.g., Rope Basics → Top-Roping → Lead Climbing → Sport Climbing → Trad. Climbing).
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Rock climbing is fun but there is an element of risk. In some situations if you are not careful, the chances of serious injury or death are very real. A safety oriented mindset is essential.
The right attitude includes not thinking that just by watching videos and reading articles you will become a safe and experienced climber. Experience comes with practice. Practice means making occasional mistakes and learning from them.
We believe qualified in-person training should be the main way of learning and progressing in rock climbing. A good mentor, guide or teacher will make learning as safe as it can be, by assessing your level and every situation.
Our videos are meant to inform and entertain. Although our videos can be very helpful, they are not meant to replace in-person teaching by a qualified professional, nor they are meant to replace reading and understanding the instructions and manuals of rock climbing equipment-which we strongly advise you to do. (Manufacturers recommendations occasionally change, and it is a good idea to stay updated by visiting their websites.)
Have fun and be safe out there!

[@turboparty]

Cant highlight more how precise and clear these instructional videos are. You really deserve an award for your work!

[@videoracles]

Thanks, appreciated!

[@zzp100]

One of the best tutorials I've seen. 🤘🏻

[@videoracles]

Thanks!

[@petrkolman2904]

Very nice video, tutorial. Thank you !

[@philippfinke458]

Perfect summary on the topic of clipping.

[@elee717]

This reminds me of those 1950 information videos I used to watch as a kid in elementary school. I like

[@attention_shopping]

perf, exactly what we need to know

[@NerfFear94]

Nice Video! My friend was trying it explain it, but it didn't make sense. Maybe it was because most of our routes are relatively vertical. It was hard to understand; when on a vertical wall you might not know where your direction is going to be going after the bolt. Is there a general rule to how vertical a route should be where direction of gates doesn't matter(Angle from the quickdraw)?

[@videoracles]

Thank you! If the route goes straight up, it doesn't matter which way you clip.