Advanced Lead Instruction
In this clinic we will look at the mentality required to push hard on the sharp end, catch falls in a multitude of scenarios, become better at managing slack, giving softer catches and much more. We will discuss fall topics with regards to both tube style techniques and assisted belay devices.
To gain the most out of this clinic participants should be comfortable with the basics of climbing and belaying on lead (~2-3 months experience), taking announced falls, and be mentally/physically prepared to engage in more high risk drills and exercises during this clinic.
In addition it is highly recommended you sign up with a partner or group you plan on climbing with regularly. Solo participants can sign up, however most of the exercises and trust involved with leading at your limit, carry over best with a dedicated climbing partner.
This clinic is 4 hours and will be physically/mentally demanding and will involve higher risk fall drills.
***All participants must be lead certified at High Point Climbing and Fitness, have access to a harness, climbing shoes and their own personal rope(1 per 2-3 participants). ***
Slack Management
-Learning proper slack management and the fundamental headspace required to belay on lead with a climber pushing their limit.
Soft Catch Techniques
-Giving softer more dynamic catches with a variety of weight differences using both tube style devices and assisted braking devices.
Climbing Mentality
-Gaining confidence and better awareness while on the wall to allow yourself to climb at your limit.
Low Falls
-Learn new strategies and the confidence to take falls lower on a route and be able to deal with the forces, positioning and readiness required to catch them.
Clipping Falls
-Dealing with the fall potential of a fall while clipping and the mentality to commit to clipping even if a fall could be a possibility.
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