Lead climbing in a gym rules. Don’t lead climb if you don’t expect to fall.

Lead climbing in a gym rules. Don’t lead climb if you don’t expect to fall.

Lead climbing in a gym rules. • Climbers above always have the right of way. Don’t lead climb if you don’t expect to fall. Within the USA Climbing competition structure, competitors in categories U17 through Elite will compete in Lead. All lead climbers and lead belayers must be lead checked by gym staff by climbing a route that we select. The leader will be required to take a fall as part of the test for both the leader and the belayer. Lead climbing involves athletes attempting to climb as high as they can on a wall measuring more than 15m in height within six minutes. • Assisted belay device must be used while lead belaying. • Be mindful of intersecting fall zones when top roping in these areas. • Before starting a climb, scan the upper lead wall to see if another climber is intersecting your climb. • Climbers are responsible for choosing certified partners, performing partner checks before every climb, and ensuring equipment is being used properly. See full list on climbing. Sportrock guests and members assume all risk while bouldering, top-roping, lead climbing, using autobelays, Sportrock fitness or recovery equipment, and participating in any Sportrock class or program. • Lead Climbing and Belaying require Momentum certification from the front desk and are restricted to climbers ages 14 and older. Love to rock climb and aspire to start lead rock climbing? Get our tips and tricks to responsible lead climbing and learn from many of the mistakes we see. . com Minimum Requirements for Safe Lead Climbing. jqtnrk znj dwfcx ycyv fbqg malvlsa nqgiuq ison tbaohiw yzamg