Big Wall Aid Climbing - How To Lead - Part Two

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This video explains skills for leading a big wall/aid climb, including how to do a pendulum, pass gear between climbers, lower down in the middle of a pitch and safely ascend to your high point if you fall.

0:00 Introduction
0:35 Pendulums
2:01 Ascending after falling
3:38 Lowering Mid-Pitch
5:58 Passing Gear
7:22 Switching Between Aid and Free
7:49 French Free Climbing
8:20 Cheater Sticks

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Practise in a safe environment before you climb a big wall. Set up a top rope or go ‘aid bouldering’ to test out these techniques. Stay away from established routes when practising.


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