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The belayer should anticipate the leader's needs sothat few signals need be given.
Fig. 21. Tension (direct-aid) climbing. 7) When the leader requires tension, the second man will need assistance on that pitch. Any necessary rope slings should be left for him, or a second rope afforded as hand line while the leader gives tension. Rope traverses.—The rope, used either for tension or as a rappel, may further aid the climber in traversing or swinging from a blind route across a holdless face to better climbing. The party should be assured of a means of return before retrieving the rope. Isolated pinnacles may be reached or gaps crossed by means of a Tyrolean traverse—a single-rope suspension bridge. The primary problem is anchoring the far end of the rope, which may be accomplished by: |
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