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Top Rope Testing Procedure
CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY BRG
Climbers and belayers must demonstrate full control while climbing/belaying.
Bend Rock Gym reserves the right to not pass an individual at any time, for any reason.
Climbing Portion
- Climber must demonstrate how to properly tie a Figure-8 Follow-Through knot
- Climber must demonstrate their harness is on properly
- Climber will climb to 3rd quickdraw and ask for a “take”
- Climber will climb to 6th quickdraw and take an unannounced fall
- Climber must demonstrate proper safety checks for belayer setup
Belaying Portion
- Belayer must use an appropriate belay device – ask staff if your device qualifies
- Belayer must properly load belay device
- Belayer must belay from the appropriate side of rope
- Belayer must demonstrate awareness of shared TR / lead routes
- Belayer must demonstrate proper safety checks for climber setup
- Belayer must demonstrate taking in slack with the P.B.U.S or Slip Slap Slide (with a default downward braking position)
- Belayer must safely “take” the climber and catch a fall
- Belayer must demonstrate the ability to lower the climber in a safe and controlled manner
- Belayer must know appropriate verbal climbing commands
Lead Climbing/Belaying Testing Procedure
Climbers and belayers must demonstrate full control while climbing / belaying. Bend Rock Gym reserves the right to not pass an individual at any time, for any reason.
Climbing Portion – **Climber must test on a 5.10- or higher grade**
- Climber must properly tie a figure 8 follow through knot
- Climber must double check the belayer’s harness and belay setup
- Climber must explain a Back-Clip and Z-Clip and the dangers of both
- Climber must demonstrate awareness of shared TR / lead routes
- Climber must show proficient clipping technique
- Climber must be aware of where their legs and feet are in relation to the climbing rope
- Climber must know appropriate verbal climbing commands
Belaying Portion
- Belayer must use an appropriate belay device – ask staff if your device qualifies
- Belayer must demonstrate how to properly set up a rope / belay device for lead climbing
- Belayer must double check the climber’s harness and knot
- Belayer must demonstrate appropriate slack management, particularly on the first few draws
- Belayer must demonstrate taking in slack using the P.B.U.S technique and show control with the brake hand
- Belayer must maintain an appropriate proximity to the wall while belaying
- Belayer must safely catch a fall(s).
- Belayer must know appropriate verbal climbing commands
Hours of Operation
See below our current hours of operation
Monday – Friday | 8am-9pm — North, South & West Gyms OPEN |
Weekends | 10am -6pm — North, South & West Gyms OPEN |