reno wrote:
Skyline wrote:
Now I really wanted to be tied into the bottom of the rope, but couldn’t let go of my brake hand on the belay.
Without offering an opinion on the legal stuff, I re-read this, and wanted to comment:
You need to learn to tie a knot in the rope behind the belay device with one hand.
It's not difficult. It takes some practice, sure, but it can be done. I've done it wearing mittens.
Lastly, you mention this:
In reply to:
The problem was, now my attention was on him, up to my left and not on the rope.
That part right there is where you fucked up.
Don't do it again. You're the belayer... you should ALWAYS be paying attention to the rope. Where is it? How much is left? Do I need to stop lowering my leader and tie a knot?
You're the BELAYER, dude. You're entire world should consist of the rope.
