Scared of Falling? Train For It

Mick Ryan

18th January, 2008

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You are confident in your gear placements and want to push your grade, but you daren't go for it. You've got the fear of falling.

What you need to do is take a big whipper. 150ft do you? Maybe on a SCAD. What the hell is a SCAD?

A SCAD is a Suspended Catch Air Device - in short a bit like a bungee jump but without the bungee, yes you can actually free fall at 75mph into a big bouncy net. SCAD was invented by Montic, manufacturer of leisure systems, and presented for the first time in April 1997 at the world famous Neuschwanstein castle in Germany.

You can see how it all works at www.dropzoneuk.com/sd_whatis

If you fancy a go and maybe improve your lead head, there will be SCAD diving at the E2 Climbing and Adventure Activity Centre near Cardiff on Saturday 9th February.

More details at www.e2-adventures.com

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magpie

18 Jan, 2008

I don't see how it helps with a fear of falling while leading, surely it's a different thing? I've bungee jumped and I'd do it again quite happily but I'm still not up for taking a lead fall.

fimm

18 Jan, 2008

Hmmm, yes, it is borderline advertising. IMHO, of course. And as it is UKC's site they are entitiled to decree what does and does not constitute advertising!

Ewan_B

18 Jan, 2008

Whilst it looks like fun, I'm not sure falling onto a cargo net wearing a head-brace is going to improve my leading style?

Bill Davidson

18 Jan, 2008

Have you tried taking intentional falls? Start with really small ones & build up. I know it has worked for someone I know well. Bill

magpie

18 Jan, 2008

No! No falling! *fear* Seriously though, it's on my list of stuff to work on, ta for the advice :D

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