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Rope between the legs

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 Chris Sansum 28 Sep 2017
I see quite a number of climbers at my local wall starting routes with the rope between their legs, and their belayer standing a long way back. Is there a kinky S & M thing going on between them or is this just some sort of natural selection-esque practice?

Chris





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 Greasy Prusiks 28 Sep 2017
In reply to Chris Sansum:

I believe it's all clearly and concisely explained in this post...

https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=671909
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 d_b 29 Sep 2017
In reply to Greasy Prusiks:

My reading of that thread is that ropes are bad and all ropework decisions will result in arguments, therefore you are better off soloing.
 john arran 29 Sep 2017
In reply to davidbeynon:

> My reading of that thread is that forums are bad and will result in arguments, therefore you are better off putting the kettle on.

FTFY

 d_b 29 Sep 2017
In reply to john arran:

That works too. Tea or coffee?
 Greasy Prusiks 29 Sep 2017
In reply to davidbeynon:
Very true. You never hear of anyone getting back stepped whilst soloing.

I have to say I hadn't noticed people starting climbs with the rope between there legs. I do see a fair few people heel hooking above the rope though, that seems best avoided to me.
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 john arran 29 Sep 2017
In reply to davidbeynon:

Definitely tea. Milk, no sugar.

Oh, and a chocolate hobnob to go with it. Thanks.
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