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Minimum Requirements for Safe Top-Roped Climbing
Randolph Climbing will issue a belay card and allow climbers to
retain the belaying privileges only if the individual demonstrates the
following safety items at all times:
- All participants must sign a waiver releasing Randolph Climbing from liability and acknowledging their own personal responsibility for safe climbing.
- All participants must use UIAA-approved belay devices and harnesses.
- Belayers must remain attentive and stand while belaying.
- Harnesses must be snug with belt above hips and tied-in securely with buckle doubled back.
- Figure 8 follow-through knot must be tied through waist belt and leg loops.
- Minimum of 6 inch tail on figure 8 follow through knot, with additional safety knot optional.
- Belay device must be set properly and belay carabiner must be locked.
- Belaying without dropping/letting go of the brake hand.
- Switching between belaying and lowering without compromising the brake hand.
- When lowering, brake hand must not go above 3 o'clock position.