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7 Examples Of The Very Dangerous Alligator Belay Technique

September 14, 2016 by Jason Clements

Alligator Belay Technique by the american alpine clubIn this article, you will find 7 examples of the very dangerous Alligator Belay Technique.

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This Alligator Belay Technique that is taught to new TOP ROPERS throughout the world, ingrains the new climber’s muscle memory to meet the hands together at the apex of the movement.    So when they are finally belaying lead, they raise the odds of having an accident.  Your belay device CAN fail when your ropes are in parallel and both of your hands are extended. Alligator Belay Technique by howcast

Now, what happens when you add a suspect Alligator belay technique to the other ingredients of the 24 Hours of Horseshoe Hell – dehydration, sleep-deprivation, fatigue, and darkness.  To all of that mix, add just a TOUCH OF UNPREDICTABLE FALLING PHYSICS, and you get the results I wrote in the How To Not Die At 24 Hours Of Horseshoe Hell article.

This is exactly what I observed at the 24 Hours Of Horseshoe Hell competition while I was a volunteer.  The belayer I witnessed, was using this exact method of belay.  As the climber reached the anchors, the belayer fumbled about with the rope as he tried to pull in slack.  Both of the belayer’s hands were extended just like every photo in this article.  Zip.  Thud.  His climber decked.

WHAT DO YOU THINK?

Can you go set up a test at your gym to see what happens? Copy the technique demonstrated here in these photos. Meet both hands together at the apex of the belay movement.  Have your climber weigh the rope at that exact moment.  Record results.

CAUTIONS:Alligator Belay Technique by climbingmagazine

  1. Don’t be stupid
  2. Get a fat bouldering pad beneath you
  3. Belayer wear gloves
  4. You do this at your own risk

THE CORRECT METHOD

It is easy to make the appropriate adjustments.  Keep the brake hand below the device at all times.  That is it.  It is that easy.

Watch this video below for the CORRECT METHOD of belaying:

IN CONCLUSION:

Having both hands above your head or above your belay device can lead to a accident.  Please, stop using the alligator belay technique.

You are smart enough to make the appropriate adjustments. [Read more…] about 7 Examples Of The Very Dangerous Alligator Belay Technique

Filed Under: Climbing and Bouldering Safely, Injury Prevention Tagged With: Alligator Belay Method, Alligator Belay Technique, Belay Technique, Climbing Safely, injury prevention

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