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auto belay

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Climbing instructor showing climbers how to tie in to rope

04.01.22

DIFFERENT TYPES OF CLIMBING – TCA YOUTUBE

20.02.21

Forgetting to clip auto belay – an interview

Climbing on auto belay is a safe sport, if it is done correctly. But lose focus and any one of us could forget to clip. We speak to Sam about her accident and what we need to do as climbers to stay safe.

26.08.19

Top tips for safer roped climbing

Find out the essential checks that will keep you safe at height.

11.04.19

Cobra Corner Takes on the New Auto-belay Wall

This week in Cobra Corner, Stu jumps on our new auto-belay wall at the Prop Store.
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