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Belaying Methods
Belaying Methods
Self-belay: This is necessary when you work at a place more than two meters high, in order to avoid falling down. Connect a rope between yourself and an object. Use a safety belt and lifeline.
Dangerous side
Safe side
Body belay
Shoulder belay: Pass a rope on the tensed side under one shoulder, turn it around the back, and put it on the other shoulder. Move your foot on the tensed side forward.
Waist belay: Wind a rope around your waist in the same fashion as a shoulder belay. Standing belay
Sitting belay
Object belay Frictional resistance can belay a heavier person. Moreover, using a tree or column at the site makes it possible to change the rope pulling direction.