How to Catch a Fall with Chris Sharma

Belaying is one of the most important skills a climber must be mastered. But how to catch a fall properly? Chris Sharma explains the best way to belay while catching a fall with maximum security for either the climber or the belayer.

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Not another belaying photo. Did you join the #BelayBetter Challenge with Chris Sharma ( @chris_sharma ) You have until the 10th of Oct to share a belaying photo on Instagram with #Belaybetter. The winner will get a Special BelayBetter Pack. GRIGRI #BelayBetter Special edition • KLIFF backpack • Sm’D TWIST-LOCK Carabiners • SAKAPOCHE Chalk bag • POWER CRUNCH chalk • TIKKA headlamp • Access Book. Rules=> Link in bio Photo: @frank_kretschmann

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Catching a Fall