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Lead fall Hard Rock CBD 23-Jul-2008 At 2:12:48 PM manacubus

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On 22/07/2008 gfdonc wrote:
>Basically whenever I am climbing (indoor or outdoor) I anchor myself or
>my belayer to the deck. Most of the people I climb with also have this
>preference.

I can't remember the last time I saw a tethered belayer belaying a lead climber (when on safe stable ground). This practice is antiquated and falling out of favour with the continued rise of sport climbing and the requirement that the belayer provide dynamic catches. Anyone who suggests otherwise doesn't fall very often!

>Unfortunately (1) HardRock don't cater very well for people using floor
>anchors, and (2) they don't allow people to use floor anchors when
>doing their lead certification.

I've very glad this is the case. It allows the belayer to provide dynamism and better prepares them for the real world.

(I don't want to hijack the thread or face off against gfdonc, I'm just providing a differing opinion)