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socalclimber
Sep 13, 2010, 7:34 PM
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robdotcalm wrote: Socal wrote: « I cannot stress enough how important it is to close the system when top roping. I don't care if there is 40 feet of excess rope laying on the ground…This is one of my (many) lessons I teach when guiding..close the system… even when there is a an excess of rope on the ground… » Not all guides are so wise. Last October, I had a day of guided climbing at Yosemite. Near the end of a day that had gone fine, the guide set up a top rope. Before I started to climb, I asked him to tie a knot in the rope. He said it wasn’t necessary as he always knew where the end of the rope was. I ceremoniously tied a big knot in the rope and told him that me feel more comfortable. Cheers, Rob.calm I understand your sentiment, and I also understand the guides position. YMS does not hire flakes for guides. The biggest reason I do what I do is to ensure that beginner and intermediate clients start to think this way. Every guide has their own style of teaching. I work from a basic set of standards and rules, then I add too them as I see fit. Usually this involves discussions with my fellow guides and what their opinions are. Believe me, my fellow guides here in Josh have a ton more time and experience than I do. I respect their opinions. I don't take them as the letter of law as much as a good sound advice. One other thing I do is to inform my clients in the beginning to feel free to question what I am teaching/doing. THEY ARE ALWAYS ENCOURAGED TO CONFRONT ME IF THEY ARE UNCOMFORTABLE OR IN DISAGREEMENT. The only time I take exception is when I know I'm correct, and our safety is at risk. THEN I RULE. PERIOD. Don't like it, go home.
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