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A professional female climber calmly clipping a quickdraw on an overhanging indoor wall, wearing Arc'teryx gear, shot in a high-end gym with cinematic lighting.

Pass Your Lead Climbing Test With These Habits

Alfredo Ramses - January 1, 2026

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A professional climber on a limestone wall executing a perfect waist-level clip with a red rope into a silver quickdraw, wearing Arc'teryx gear in golden hour lighting.

Clip Bolts At The Waist For Maximum Efficiency

Alfredo Ramses - January 2, 2026

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Leading with control: clipping at the waist for efficiency, the habits that pass a lead test, and building the head to go with them.

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