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General Climbing Discussion

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Half ropes at gyms 16-Jun-2022 At 10:51:01 AM Duang Daunk
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On 12-Jun-2022 dreapadoir wrote:
>I'm considering getting a set of half ropes for trad. I remember seeing
>people at a gym in Ireland practising on twin ropes years ago, and thought
>it might be useful to practise in a more controlled setting myself before
>hitting the crag, but I get the feeling gym staff here will probably say
>no without checking the policy.
>
>Are there any gyms around Melbourne that allow you to practise leading/belaying
>on half or twin ropes? Obviously Hardrock is out because ATC Pilots can
>only take a single rope. North Walls if using an Edelrid Giga/Megajul?

Hi dreapadoir. You are aware that there is a difference between twin rope technique and half rope technique?
Practice on easy climbs at a convenient crag would be my suggestion.

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