How To Clip A Quickdraw: Rock Climbing Basics

Clipping a quickdraw is a basic rock-climbing technique used in lead climbing. Though it may seem simple enough at a glance, there are many important details to consider to ensure that you’re able to move quickly and safely upward.

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[rstilwell]

Best clipping video on YouTube. Thanks.

[robertocalderonabogado]

One of the best videos I've ever seen about clipping.

[boulderfighters]

Good video. I will start to lead climb soon and this was a good explanation for a beginner.

[ilgnir]

Sound technique, smooth and safe! Thanks!

[lloydwhite]

Great video. Just subscribed. Thanks and Godspeed!

[vincephan]

I clip the same way too, and sometimes i find myself missing the clip if im at an awkward position. How come i see Adam Ondra and Jain Kim, they clip totally different, like they use the space between their thumbs and index finger to place the rope and clip by squeezing their thumbs? I tried that way too and it seemed weird, wonder why most pro climbers clip that way.

[CreepyMonkeyHeadGame]

So how do you get your quickdraws back once you come down from the wall?

[aeodian]

what if the only clip is at the top of the wall and the fall is too far?

[AndyOnTheMountain]

What... No 8 foot stick this time. Lol.

Just started doing a lot more climbing the last few weeks. My hands are just tore up.

Thanks for the tips guys.


Andy