Four Easy Steps
The most common belay technique involve the following steps: pull, cover, slide, lock. The "lock" step can also be used immediately after the "pull" step for additional safety.
Regardless of whether the belayer uses a pull-cover-slide-lock or pull-lock-cover-slide belay method, the belayer must NEVER open his or her right hand. If the belayer opens his or her right hand for any reason, the belayer will fail the belay certification test and put the climber at risk for serious harm.
| The Pull-Cover-Slide-Lock Belay Method |
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