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  1. Bermy

    New to rope climbing gear suggestions?

    Ha, don't worry about the derail, we are the acknowledged masters of the derail here...eventually it gets back on track, but fun in the meantime :)
  2. Bermy

    New to rope climbing gear suggestions?

    Welcome to the 'House Heg, we like people who want to learn!
  3. Bermy

    New to rope climbing gear suggestions?

    Great, keep at it, plenty of videos here for reference too, you checked out the 'beginners climbing tips' thread yet?
  4. Bermy

    New to rope climbing gear suggestions?

    Got you Sean, knowing where every rope is all the time is essential, crossing ropes a nono!
  5. Bermy

    New to rope climbing gear suggestions?

    That's what I mean, precisely! ^^^ All the years double rope, I always made sure my lines were visible and out of the way of the work, and then rock on with the cutting, now with base tie SRT, there is a bit extra to think about and prepare mentally when working. I was whizzing around with my...
  6. Bermy

    New to rope climbing gear suggestions?

    Yeah mate, we actually WANT to help! DdRT - Doubled Rope Technique...works fine for up and down too if you use a pantin on your tail and maybe a handled ascender...SRT carries a few more initial risks, like working VERY close to your secured down line, which if you are somewhat unfamiliar with...
  7. Bermy

    New to rope climbing gear suggestions?

    Hey there. Have you been climbing spurs with a top rope or just a lanyard/waist attachment? I would tend to start with a friction hitch setup, then move to the completely mechanical devices later once you are more familiar and comfortable with climbing only on rope, branch walking etc. Take...
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