jsj7051 wrote:
brownie710 wrote:
more often than not I can't see the leader or my belayer cannot see me on multi-pitch. You can sense through the tension and movement of the rope when to give slack, when to take some in after they haul in a bunch to clip gear,etc. This does require "constant focus" but constant visual is not always possible in real world situations.
I find it interesting that it took 11 post befor this was mentioned.
This is the guy I want belaying me .
His reply showes he takes everything into consideration , focus on full at all times.
Also he would be one of my top picks to have in any life or death situation.
Brownie710 , my hats off to you and PM me when your in NC and want to climb.