vegastradguy
Feb 12, 2011, 3:42 AM
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the American Mountain Guides Association teaches as a standard of operation that a tube device in guide mode (autolock) is a hands-free device that you can walk way from without tying off.
I was taught this in my rock instructor course and when i balked at the idea, i was chided and more or less had my concerns ignored and/or dismissed.
there are few hard and fast rules in roped climbing, but there is one that i do not break- my brake hand does not come off the rope while belaying. ever.
(This post was edited by vegastradguy on Feb 12, 2011, 4:47 AM)
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