7/25/2019 Class 13 - Belay Worksheet

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NAME:

1. What are the two main rope systems used in rope rescue hauls and lowers?

2. Which of the following are considered appropriate for belaying a rescue-sized load?

Figure 8 Plate MPD Tandem Prusik GriGri

3. What are the advantages of a Two-Tensioned Rope System?

4. Watch the video linked in the syllabus. List some mistakes that the belayer made. When

employed correctly, is this a good belaying method?

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUYySDpaykA )

5. What are your thoughts on the reliability of the tandem prusik belay?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUYySDpaykA