Climbing with weight difference
This course focuses on the unique challenges and techniques when climbing with a weight difference between partners, whether during top-rope or lead climbing. You’ll learn the theory behind how weight impacts climbing dynamics, including rope management and belaying. The course covers practical methods for compensating for weight differences, such as adjusting belay techniques, and ensuring safety during falls.
Our internationally-certified and experienced instructors will guide you through the fundamental techniques in a fun and supportive environment. This course can be useful for those who only top rope, but participants will benefit the most if they have lead climbing experience.
Course contents
- The theory and practice of weight difference in climbing: Understanding how a weight difference between climbing partners affects belaying, the types of climbs one can choose, and impact factor is essential for adapting techniques and ensuring safety.
- Methods to deal with weight differences: We will teach all the various methods available so that climbers can manage weight disparities efficiently and effectively. All participants will be able to extensively practise the various methods.
Each session includes practical, in-the-field learning, allowing you to apply new skills on actual lead routes under the guidance of experienced instructors.
Important notice: This course will be most effective if taken by climbing partners together.
Organization and Communication
We will send you a confirmation email after you registered (please check your spam folder). Several days before the offer begins, we will reach out to you and all other participants to coordinate travel plans and, if necessary, discuss options if the minimum number of participants has not been met. We will finalize details such as the meeting point, equipment, travel, and other organizational information.
Material needed
For this course you should wear normal sports clothing. Bring your usual indoor sport climbing equipment, a rope of around 50m length or more, and the belay device that you are most comfortable at.
Conducting the course with fewer than the minimum number of participants
For an additional fee (see “Offer costs”), the course will still take place even if there are fewer than the minimum number of participants. You can choose this option when registering if desired.
Cancellation Policy
For more details, please refer to the General Terms and Conditions.
Dates and time:
Where: Kletterhalle Cube, Trier, Germany
Duration: 3h
Experience level: top rope climbing experience and safe belaying, potentially some lead climbing experience
Age group: 6 – 99 years
No. participants: 4-12
Small groups for personalized feedback and coaching.
Coaches: Tom & Ingmar
Languages: German, Luxembourgish, English, French
Costs: (excl. entrance fee of)
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