Movement Belay Certification Movement Belay Technical Skills and Knowledge 2

Question 1

When a climber falls on a sport route and the first bolt is clipped, what is the primary danger if the belayer is standing too close to the wall?

Accepted Answer

The climber may hit the ground before the rope catches

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The rope will kink excessively

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The belay device will lock up prematurely

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The carabiner gate may open from rope drag

Question 2

What does 'soft catching' a leader fall mean?

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Jumping toward the wall as the climber falls to add dynamic give to the catch

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Holding the brake strand loosely so the rope slides through

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Feeding slack rapidly during the fall

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Locking off the belay device immediately on fall

Question 3

Which scenario MOST justifies giving a 'hard' (static) catch instead of a soft catch?

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The climber is above a ledge or feature they could hit during a dynamic fall

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The route overhang is greater than 45 degrees

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The climber weighs significantly more than the belayer

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The first bolt is more than 2 meters off the ground

Question 4

In a top-rope belay, what is the correct technique for taking in slack as the climber ascends?

Accepted Answer

Pull the brake strand and simultaneously push the load strand through the device, keeping the brake hand on the rope at all times

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Release both hands momentarily to reposition before pulling in slack

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Use only the guide hand to pull slack through while the brake hand rests on the device body

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Alternate hands on the brake strand to maximize speed

Question 5

A Movement Belay Certification evaluator asks you to demonstrate a two-stage lock-off. What is the key characteristic of this technique?

Accepted Answer

The brake hand moves to a position perpendicular to the device, then redirects downward to maximize friction

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The brake strand is wrapped twice around the device before locking

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Both hands are placed on the brake strand simultaneously

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The load strand is pinched against the device with the guide hand

Question 6

What is the recommended minimum number of full, opposing, and locking carabiner positions for a masterpoint anchor used in climbing gym top-rope setups?

Accepted Answer

Two locking carabiners oriented in opposite directions

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One locking carabiner oriented correctly

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Two non-locking carabiners in opposite and opposing gates

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Three non-locking carabiners all facing the same direction

Question 7

During a lead belay, a climber shouts 'Falling!' and falls before clipping the next bolt. The rope runs through the last clipped bolt. What should the belayer do?

Accepted Answer

Hold the brake strand firmly and brace for the dynamic load

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Feed out extra slack quickly to soften the catch

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Remove the brake hand from the rope to avoid being pulled

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Step directly under the bolt to reduce fall distance