How to become a better belayer

Are you giving your partner the belay they deserve?
Whether you're in the gym, at the crag, or in the mountains, belaying is one of the most important and universal skills a climber can have.
Equally as useful for a climber with a few months of experience and climbers with decades of experience, join Petzl athletes like David Graham, Jorg Verhoeven, Neil Gresham, and Sasha DiGiulian for this discussion on the techniques and importance of a good belay.

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Featuring
Dave Graham - Jorg Verhoeven - Said Belhaj - Sasha DiGiulian - Mayan Smith-Gobat - Steve McClure - Klemen Becan - Neil Gresham

[adamreel]

I don't just want to be a better belayer, I want to be the worlds best belayer.

[goedadit]

Wait, no words from world's best belayer?

[maximiliantagher]

I appreciate the sentiment but it would have been good to hear actual tips. You can’t operationalize “standing in the right spot” type of advice because it doesn’t tell you where to stand! I don’t blame any of the climbers here—probably just the soundbite format doesn’t lend itself to sharing specific information

[BBK]

No practical tips on how to actually become a better belayer though… should have called the video «traits of a good belayer» instead

[cernsb]

There I was thinking this video might actually describe a certain way to improve your belaying. Perhaps something that is particular to belaying with a grigri. Oh well

[XaphaniaGray]

What the heck ? Where's Ray ? Ray Verseau ?!?

[davidbean]

Great. You told me that belaying was important. I already knew that, that's why I'm here. You didn't say anything about HOW TO BE GOOD AT IT!

[dietmartreptow]

Choose your B- partner very well - it is your life !!
Start easy and go harder, and NEVER change a " winning " team !
Means - he or she is you " second " Life partner !!!