Apex Mountain School is back with another How-To Tech Tip: How to Lower a Climber From Above Using an Assisted Braking Device! Join Apex guide David, as he demonstrates two methods of lowering a climber from a device in ‘guide mode’.
David talks about the Ratchet Method and opening or redirecting the belay device. Both methods may be used to lower a climber short distances, such as when they have climbed up past a piece of gear or wish to be lowered to a rest stance.
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