>On 15/10/2010 One Day Hero wrote:
>If you let go of the brake hand due to a bump, whilst still conscious,
>you are a shit belayer
Climbing is all about risk assessment. Certain risks we accept, others we control. Now I don't personally think this is a high enough risk to requiring tethering your belayer to the ground, but if you bang your elbow in a certain way your hand will release, no question. Not even superman can hold his hand shut when this happens. Try holding something and whacking your elbow with a hammer, its both fun and informative. |