Basic & Intermediate Outdoor Climbing: 6. Top Rope Anchor - Using a Double Length Sling
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In this video we review how to create a top rope anchor using a double-length sling (also known in the United States as a 4-foot sling). To create this type of top rope anchor, you’ll need the following:
1 - Double-length sling
2 - Non-locking carabiners for the bolts
AND
1 - Locking carabiner -and- 1 non-locking carabiner
OR
2 - non locking carabiners for the Master Point
Step 1 - Clip the two non-locking carabiners into the bolted anchor points (one carabiner for each bolt).
Step 2 - Take your double-length sling and clip it into both of the non-locking carabiners at the anchor points.
Step 3 - Pull the sling through the carabiners so you have two strands in your hand, and pull tightly in the direction of the climber to equalize.
Step 4 - Slightly above where you’re holding the sling (roughly 6 inches), pinch the two legs of the anchor together and tie a figure-eight-on-a-bight (so you end up with a tied off loop in your sling). This tied off loop is your Master Point. See above video for demonstration.
Step 5 - Clip a locking and non-locking carabiner (or two non-locking carabiners), opposite and opposed, into the Master Point.
We hope you found this video helpful. Feel free to comment below with questions or thoughts!
Please remember, climbing is inherently dangerous. Climb at your own risk.
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