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A belayer in a full-body shot stands on the ground, carefully managing the rope for a climber on a sunny rock face above.

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Light belayer catching heavy climber fall with Edelrid Ohm at first bolt in climbing gym

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Belayer jumping to give a soft catch on a limestone sport route, Petzl GriGri, golden light

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Belayer managing GriGri with brake strand redirect at limestone sport crag, how to lower a climber safely

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Climber belaying with a Petzl GriGri, brake hand locked below the device on a granite sport crag

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Belaying Technique

Home Belaying Technique

Belaying done properly: the lead belay mistakes behind real accidents, lowering a stuck partner safely, and the habits of a belayer you can trust.

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Belaying Technique

Lead Belaying Mistakes and How to Fix Each One

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