Daisy Chains and PAS for Rock Climbing

Daisy Chains and PAS for Rock Climbing

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Although "Rock Climb" will have more than 100 videos (7 hours+ of content), the program is designed to include maximum information in a concise way that is easy to understand and assimilate. For that reason most chapters are built on the knowledge acquired in previous ones (e.g., Rope Basics → Top-Roping → Lead Climbing → Sport Climbing → Trad. Climbing).

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Rock climbing is fun but there is an element of risk. In some situations if you are not careful, the chances of serious injury or death are very real. A safety oriented mindset is essential.

The right attitude includes not thinking that just by watching videos and reading articles you will become a safe and experienced climber. Experience comes with practice. Practice means making occasional mistakes and learning from them.

We believe qualified in-person training should be the main way of learning and progressing in rock climbing. A good mentor, guide or teacher will make learning as safe as it can be, by assessing your level and every situation.

Our videos are meant to inform and entertain. Although our videos can be very helpful, they are not meant to replace in-person teaching by a qualified professional, nor they are meant to replace reading and understanding the instructions and manuals of rock climbing equipment—which we strongly advise you to do. (Manufacturers recommendations occasionally change, and it is a good idea to stay updated by visiting their websites.)

Have fun and be safe out there!

[vlaaady]

Thanks for reviving my trust in daisy chains! I use one for rappel.

[jenyates]

You make little mention that dynema specifically is really REALLY bad at holding a shock load. The clipping a bar-tack badly issue is one problem with this type of PAS but everyone should really be moving to a more modern and forgiving PAS... Maybe with the exception of big walls.
You are better to use a PAS that uses dynamic rope. A petzl connect is one example, though most manufacturers do their own version.
They are infinitely adjustable, without having to unclip / re-clip.
They are girth hitched to your harness, so no cross loading of biners.
The dynamic rope is so much more forgiving than a dynema sling based system. (Versions based on nylon sling exist as well)

IMHO no video on these old-school big wall type daisy chains should mention them without comparing them to an adjustable PAS, be it rope or nylon sling based.