Big Wall Aid Climbing - How To Follow an Aid Climb

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This video explains how to follow an aid pitch when big wall climbing, including ascending a rope with jumars, removing gear from overhanging pitches and traverses, and how to lower out from a pendulum.

0:00 Introduction
0:26 The Basics
0:51 The Setup
3:32 Leaving the Belay
5:02 Removing Gear
6:48 Cleaning Traverses
7:27 Lowering Out

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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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