Complete Guide to Climbing Ropes - How many falls they Hold? Why they Twist? | Ep.5

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  • Опубликовано: 7 июн 2024
  • Detailed Class on Climbing Ropes. You will learn differences between Climbing Ropes. How to safely use and maintain a Climbing rope? How many falls it can hold? Also why Ropes twist & how to avoid that.
    00:00 Intro
    00:50 Rope Structure - What's inside a Climbing Rope?
    01:48 Rope Types - Dynamic vs Static
    04:07 Rope Types - Single Ropes
    04:30 Rope Types - Half / Double Ropes
    06:02 Rope Types - Twin Ropes
    07:26 Rope Diameter - What's the Best?
    09:30 Rope Length - Yes Ropes Shrink!
    10:44 Middle Marker
    11:30 Dry Treatment
    13:28 UIAA Rating - How many falls can you do on a Climbing Rope?
    16:30 Inspecting the Rope for Damage
    18:33 How to Cut the ends of a Rope?
    21:32 Recycle Old Ropes!
    22:26 Bluesign - For everyone's well being
    23:29 How to Prolong the Life of your Rope?
    23:57 Rope bags - Forget about Rope Coiling
    26:16 Cleaning the Rope - Why your New Rope is Dirty?
    27:33 Lowering over the Sharp Edges
    28:14 Rope vs Soft materials big NO!
    28:47 Why do Ropes Twist? And how to Untwist them?
    ♻️ Mammut Rope Recycle Project
    At this moment only in Switzerland.
    Will update once I get more info.
    🌎 Bluesign www.bluesign.com
    Scroll down and you will find a search to check if company is on a list.
    🧾Recommended ropes:
    For outdoors 80m 9.4mm - 9.8mm
    9.5 Crag We Care Classic - bit.ly/380hfec
    Super Sustainable Rope with always unique pattern (I recommend this video to learn more: bit.ly/3k98kwC)
    9.5 Crag Dry Rope - bit.ly/3kd9Hdw
    High-End Crag Rope that I have in orange in this video
    9.9 Gym Workhorse Classic Rope - bit.ly/3ggCn4o
    Perfect for gyms will last very very long
    * Above links might be affiliate and give me small benefit.
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    hardiseasy.com
    Because that makes a big difference and allows me to do this project!
    Deep Thanks!
    Ben
    ❤ Special Thanks For @mammut for helping me to create this episode!
    📚 Additional resources:
    Sterling: What Does Fall Rating Really Mean?:
    sterlingrope.com/journal/232-...
    UIAA falls:
    outdoors.stackexchange.com/qu...
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  • @daniel_brqlo
    @daniel_brqlo 2 года назад +217

    The fact that this video is free is a true testament to modern learning. Thank you so much for doing this. This has been trully a great lesson. Your channel is awesome!

  • @DrZiggyzoo1
    @DrZiggyzoo1 2 года назад +383

    As a newer climber, this master series is the most helpful thing. Throughout these videos, you have given answers to questions I've tried to search for over time.

  • @huntergibson9359
    @huntergibson9359 2 года назад +194

    These are so good. I have learned so much from this series already. It's the information from the pamphlets/instructions but then expanded upon and explained in an intuitive, easy to understand format.

  • @CalliesDad
    @CalliesDad 2 года назад +37

    You should do a master class on setting up different anchors!! This is such a great format for learning!!

  • @willsillett1832
    @willsillett1832 2 года назад +71

    I have to say I've never seen any content creator that puts the effort you put into each and every video. It's really appreciated & whenever I want to learn something you seem to always have a really digestible video on it. Thank you for everything you do.

  • @robertpearson9137
    @robertpearson9137 2 года назад +19

    I started climbing in the late 1970's. I never had a class, just went out there and didn't die. I am really enjoying this series. Lots of little bits that I never knew. Back then it was 11mmX45m-50m. A lot has changed. Now it's 9-10mmX60,70, even 80m.

  • @mahavokful
    @mahavokful 2 года назад +24

    I´m like a giddy kid waiting for these episodes... Great delivery, thanks!

  • @ryanawall
    @ryanawall 2 года назад +70

    This is, hands down, the most informative climbing series I have ever seen. Keep up the great work and I look forward to whatever you have planned next.

  • @adambenda5047
    @adambenda5047 2 года назад +48

    I'm really looking forward to get rid of the kinks and hopefully prevent them 😊

    • @klemen1702
      @klemen1702 2 года назад

      Finally how to get rid of kinks

    • @Chitario
      @Chitario 2 года назад +6

      Aka "how to stop my rope from performing bdsm"

    • @user-ez4iv2kp4f
      @user-ez4iv2kp4f 2 года назад +2

      What if he just explains why this happens and why it will happen all the time? :)

    • @adambenda5047
      @adambenda5047 2 года назад +1

      @@user-ez4iv2kp4f the final timestamp on the video is about un-kinking the rope, so fingers crossed

    • @dipolifom
      @dipolifom 2 года назад +1

      I call my rope the Bell 1, because.. well it looks like a phone cable 🙄 but as my experience, if you put your rope "together" from one side, there are less kinks, then when you start from the middle and go to the ends. I don't know if you can understand what I'm trying to say. Also I hope there will be information about cleaning ropes, especially on the when part. Some of my wash it really often and some people will never wash it, saying its bad. But there is a perfect middle road somewhere, I guess. I'm looking forward to this video!

  • @jonflannery8984
    @jonflannery8984 2 года назад

    Thanks for sharing some of the most informative content on climbing out there. Look forward to your collaborative effort with the rest of the bigs on RUclips.

  • @rachelnanshija251
    @rachelnanshija251 2 года назад +1

    This series has been awesome to watch. I've learned so much and since I've only recently been getting into sport climbing it's been really great for my mental game to have a good understanding of the equipment. Thank you so much!

  • @danielrobbinsvlog4840
    @danielrobbinsvlog4840 2 года назад +1

    I love this series! It's one of the most informative series of videos I've seen yet! Keep doing what you're doing!

  • @naturaner
    @naturaner 2 года назад +1

    Great! I never got these things explained so detailed and comprehensible! Please continue in that style!

  • @vendrad
    @vendrad 2 года назад +4

    Thanks so much for the time and effort put into making these videos. As always, they’re fun to watch and informative. Even if I know a lot of the lessons in them I’m always eager to get a notification of a new release from Hard Is Easy.

  • @vagdemarrs
    @vagdemarrs 2 года назад +41

    Thank you again for this serie, I've been climbing for more than 10 years and still I learnt some new things in every single of your videos ;)

  • @TomasOxf
    @TomasOxf 2 года назад +9

    Nice work! The whole series is really well done so far.

  • @matthein6960
    @matthein6960 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for putting this together. You’re doing a great service for people that need a solid basis of knowledge on how and why things are done.

  • @douglasbehrend4192
    @douglasbehrend4192 2 года назад +3

    These videos are so incredible, I've sent them to everyone I climb with!

  • @anonymousmokona8541
    @anonymousmokona8541 2 года назад +4

    I love how the content makes me informed about the options out there without devolving into "go buy this do that".

  • @zaiohellgren9266
    @zaiohellgren9266 2 года назад

    I thuruly enjoy these videos, very happy to get such good information on everything, very thuruly aswell. Ive been bouldering for many years but discovered outdoors rope climbing this summer and im incredibly stoked to move forward with this. Thanks!

  • @Viajandoalto
    @Viajandoalto 2 года назад

    I’ve been climbing for ten years and still love your vids! Useful info for new or experience climbers. Keep on going! Greetings from Spain! 🤘🏽

  • @veryhuman7654
    @veryhuman7654 2 года назад +7

    I'm a non climber, but your videos are just so well made I watch them anyway. Considering to start climbing now because of you haha

  • @aupetitadrien5144
    @aupetitadrien5144 2 года назад +1

    Thank you again, this series is an amazing synthesis of what I learned

  • @skylarhansen3912
    @skylarhansen3912 2 года назад +1

    What a good video. This dude is so good at explaining/teaching. Thanks for all of your videos!

  • @mitchelly5324
    @mitchelly5324 2 года назад

    Such a great series! This needs much more attention!

  • @k2thah286
    @k2thah286 2 года назад +3

    You should be very proud of this series because it’s f*cking awesome. The part about inspection and checking for broken cores is ✊️

  • @jonathank7221
    @jonathank7221 2 года назад +1

    Kudos for another great video Ben! I really admire your ability to cater to novice and seasoned climbers alike. I thought I knew enough about ropes, quickdraws and slings, but honestly I've learned more from watching your videos for the past few weeks than from listening the old geezers around the camp fire back in the pre-internet days, bless 'em.

  • @F3gse3ite83zyk
    @F3gse3ite83zyk Год назад

    This climbing channel is literally the best on RUclips! so much useful information! Thank you!

  • @danjordan2625
    @danjordan2625 Год назад +1

    Love that I found this series! Really making an effort to get into outside rock climbing. I was belay-certified for a youth camp 10m wall one summer but never knew beyond the basics till know. Such concise and experience-specific knowledge! Saving this playlist in case I need to refer to it later!

  • @MD-bf2ce
    @MD-bf2ce 2 года назад +14

    What I love about getting into climbing is finding people who enjoy the same things as I do outside of the actual climb.
    the .3mm difference is fascinating!

  • @carlosperezdelema
    @carlosperezdelema 2 года назад +7

    Loving this series.

  • @mmansergas
    @mmansergas 2 года назад +1

    Muchas gracias por estos episodios, son realmente útiles. No dudo en apoyar este canal y hacer difusión con los compañeros de escalada! Gran trabajo!

  • @keegswong
    @keegswong 2 года назад +1

    I love your masterclass! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!

  • @cmedina61
    @cmedina61 2 года назад

    One of the best videos on Climbing out there. Exceptional. Subbed

  • @JssRider
    @JssRider 2 года назад +3

    I've watched a lot of videos before buying my rope and now I think this one is a must, not only if you are about to buy one, but for any climber 👌

  • @jdryak
    @jdryak 2 года назад +1

    Absolutely the BEST information I have found to date..........so well presented: clear, concise, comprehensive, detailed, organized, helpful..... Thanks so much!

  • @eloimauri6235
    @eloimauri6235 2 года назад +2

    These videos will help a lot of people, from new climbers to more experienced like myself. Everyone will learn new things with these series, thus helping in making our community safer. Thank you!!!

  • @claudiawoods5185
    @claudiawoods5185 2 года назад

    Just wanted to say thanks! Best video so far, very good content that I'm sure will help many people! Legend.

  • @11bravo18
    @11bravo18 Год назад +2

    Always super informative and factual. I'm old an will never climb but have a keen intrest in knotting, rope and mechanics in general. This guy has it all. Many thanks and much respect for his work.

  • @jenniferhefti637
    @jenniferhefti637 Год назад

    Danke! Thank you for your videos! I took classes in sport climbing before I started climbing on rock. Additional to the classes, your videos (and the high quality and the effort you put into the videos) help me dealing with gear fear and fear of falling because I can inform myself and be aware of risks and how I can reduce them!

  • @taylorbarton8576
    @taylorbarton8576 2 года назад +1

    I wish I had this video 2 years ago. I cobbled together a lot of this information from a variety of who-knows-how-reputable sources. Would have LOVED to have this video when I was first starting out and looking to buy a rope

  • @efonglow4283
    @efonglow4283 2 года назад

    you have many amazing content with regards to climbing. I've really learnt alot from the entire series from your belay masterclass! keep going my friend! Allez allez!

  • @kezzrk1869
    @kezzrk1869 2 года назад +1

    Your videos are the best climbing videos on RUclips!

  • @moathalmasri9985
    @moathalmasri9985 29 дней назад

    Not only so comprehensive, but very creative in demonstrating, thanks so much! I really appreciate your effort!

  • @paulbird9522
    @paulbird9522 2 года назад

    One of the most useful climbing videos I've seen so many years thank you

  • @luismilan9949
    @luismilan9949 9 месяцев назад

    This videois full of great information! I can‘t believehow much I learned in these 30 Minutes. Simply awesome

  • @SamGTA4
    @SamGTA4 10 месяцев назад

    Great stuff!!! Bought my rope after researching through you!! Thank you!!
    Got a dynamic rope 9.9mm.
    I do indoor climbing. Practicing before the outdoors!

  • @danielsigursson8512
    @danielsigursson8512 2 года назад

    Very clear comparison of diefferent ropes and their uses. Thank you.

  • @albrigo
    @albrigo 5 дней назад

    As usual, very comprehensive and useful reminders with excellent demonstrations (e.g. great idea of the tape showing twisting of the rope)!

  • @samo270
    @samo270 Год назад +1

    This is amazing. I did a bunch of bouldering and have only recently got into lead climbing. I did the course on it, but as one can see through your videos, there is so much stuff to go through, that a basic course just won't cut it. I appreciate your content a lot, as it is saving me a whole lot of money, I would otherwise need to pay to an instructor to explain. Thank you.

  • @jackluke6209
    @jackluke6209 Год назад

    As a new climber, I was taking diligent notes through out the video. Thanks for teaching me so much!

  • @tiortedrootsky
    @tiortedrootsky 2 года назад +1

    This is what YT is for. Well thought out well presented info from experienced people. Not for unboxing and eating tide pods...

  • @superimpala4791
    @superimpala4791 Год назад

    I'm convinced you are the only one out here making educational videos while not trying to sell a product, you show us what you use and educate on alternatives.

  • @sethm7761
    @sethm7761 Год назад +1

    As someone who taught and guided climbing (all types!) for several years, I think you have some incredibly good content here. If I were still teaching, I'd assign your videos as homework to climbing students. Bravo!

  • @klma223
    @klma223 2 года назад

    So excited! So many helpful tips to come :D Thank you

  • @aminahrahman3045
    @aminahrahman3045 2 года назад

    Wonderful in depth video!! Learned so much from it.

  • @AlbertMartino17
    @AlbertMartino17 2 года назад

    One of the best places to learn about climbing systems. Your videos are awesome, keep it up! 😁

  • @sharg0
    @sharg0 2 года назад +10

    While I'm not a climber (yet?) I do have a rather long experience with ropes and here's my favourite way to untwist them (as well as long cords and hoses):
    Find a good, clean open space (lawn). Make sure the rope is untangled and grab the loose end.
    Start walking. When you're a couple of meters out start collecting the rope into a nice sling (this is very fast and easy once you get the hang of it - as a sailor I hate nested ropes). Continue to walking slowly while collecting the rope, if it doesn't untwist fully walk faster.
    Collecting the rope this way also is a great opportunity to feel any variations in the rope (nicks, core damage, burned spots, sand...) if you pay a bit of attention to the rope flowing through your hand.

    • @timharrington6470
      @timharrington6470 2 года назад

      Old time sailors would tow them overboard for a while to remove twists.

  • @emanueler
    @emanueler 2 года назад

    Awesome content in all your videos. Really useful and priceless!! I'm loving them

  • @iain_nakada
    @iain_nakada 2 года назад

    Enjoying the series, really useful. Totally agree with the 1/3 of a millimetre thing!

  • @frankhayes1135
    @frankhayes1135 Год назад

    Absolutely fascinating - I am learning soooooo much! Thank you. 👍

  • @Konsul135
    @Konsul135 Год назад

    This was an absolutely incredible and helpful video!

  • @konomimkp
    @konomimkp 2 года назад

    I didn't even know how much I needed this video, thanks!!

  • @johnbarragan921
    @johnbarragan921 Год назад

    I just started watching you and love you content so far and your explanation is in-depth
    Thank you

  • @22088607
    @22088607 9 месяцев назад

    Excellent, clearly presented, accurate information. A rarity in today's world! Well done man ❤

  • @Spinsser
    @Spinsser 2 года назад +2

    This is fastly becoming my favorite RUclips channel thanks to the new masterclass.
    I would like to ask if anyone knows how to properly calculate the MBS for a cordelette if you know the single strand MBS and the typing of knot used to close it (double fisherman's, flemmish, ohk, etc..)
    Thanks for the great content 💕

    • @apeclimbing
      @apeclimbing 2 года назад +1

      To fullfill minimum required strength a cordelette must at least hold diamter squared multiplied by 0.2 KN . 7mm cord at least 5x5*0.2 = 5KN min needed MBS for getting EN 564 ( no uiaa rating without EN first ;) )
      Whats up hard is easy, didn´t know that out of mind ?
      If you have questions about details, its more easy to ask certified guides.

  • @arianebrandenburg7903
    @arianebrandenburg7903 2 года назад

    This video series is sooo good, thank you! Especially the part about untwisting the rope with the help of a belay device - saves your hands from getting hot, haha!

  • @PBS-nm1uu
    @PBS-nm1uu 2 года назад

    great presentation, well informed, thanks

  • @daultonhuskey2804
    @daultonhuskey2804 Год назад

    saved me a lot of time of doing actual research :) Very helpful!

  • @miguelan8351
    @miguelan8351 2 года назад

    Wow, these videos are amazing! Very GOOD WORK!

  • @nevaehschattenfluegel9652
    @nevaehschattenfluegel9652 2 года назад

    Your Series is a game changer. Really started climbing in January. We do have a trainer of 2times a week, but of course you don't want to ask like everything. And sometimes you cover a topic I did not even know could be an issue.
    And of course I can ask: what for a rope should I buy and I would get an answer, but I want to know why I should buy that rope.
    So, thank you for your dedication to education 👍

  • @AndynoSVK1
    @AndynoSVK1 2 года назад

    thank You for sharing your information and experience ! its very helpful

  • @Suntouso
    @Suntouso 2 года назад

    Love you teaching techs brother man. As a Military Teacher for other skill sets than what you teach. But we had to Lear Knots and did learn to climb and repel . I really totally enjoyed this video too!

  • @jonathansteiner1779
    @jonathansteiner1779 2 года назад

    Cool, danke für den Blick über den Tellerand für mich als Sportkletterer 💡

  • @silversurfer5400
    @silversurfer5400 2 года назад

    fantastic video. thanks a lot for sharing all that knowledge

  • @dragan3290
    @dragan3290 2 года назад

    You explained everything perfectly! Before your session. I was studying physics and fall force factors. Thank you. Cheers from Australia 🙂👍👍👍

  • @cristianvidal2929
    @cristianvidal2929 2 года назад

    Exelente clase sobre cuerdas, la mejor que he visto. Saludos desde México.

  • @st.toussaint4632
    @st.toussaint4632 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you for the detailed explanations!

  • @sebabalo
    @sebabalo 2 года назад

    Love this classes. Thanks

  • @hartsparky
    @hartsparky 2 года назад +2

    I referred my climbing instructor to your channel last night - he seemed super stoked that someone might be sharing good information after my explanation of these videos.
    Keep it up, these videos are awesome.

  • @franciscoaraya2250
    @franciscoaraya2250 2 года назад

    What amazing set of videos!!!

  • @filmic1
    @filmic1 2 года назад

    What a terrific channel. Just to see I took a Belay Certif course at Allez-Up in Montreal. Amazing.

  • @vortexsophia
    @vortexsophia Год назад

    This was such a great video to watch after a number of years away from climbing.

  • @janal8541
    @janal8541 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for this great series!! For adition, I was taught, that rope curling can also happen, if a new rope gets rolled out inproperly :D

  • @woska
    @woska 2 года назад

    Thanks you so much for these videos! Best instructional content of youtube by far. Hope to see you climbing in Malaga some time ;)

  • @kenzokan167
    @kenzokan167 Год назад

    These are great videos. Thank you. Another reason for tying a secure knot to your rope bag is to prevent worst case of a short rope running out and through the belayer's hands/device. I know of a very experienced climber descending on what he thought was a 60m rope - turned out to be 50m and the resulting fall was fatal.

  • @vadillo69
    @vadillo69 2 года назад +2

    Really nice work with this episodes! I hope you can keep on working on the chanel

  • @timharrington6470
    @timharrington6470 2 года назад

    A very informative and in depth video. Well Done.

  • @AmirNickname
    @AmirNickname 2 года назад +10

    Another excellent video, and I'm very happy you also mentioned the environmental issues climbers should be aware of. Thank you!

  • @JMZetabe
    @JMZetabe 2 года назад

    Great job man. Very useful, thanks.

  • @markonikolic6819
    @markonikolic6819 Месяц назад

    This is very useful video. Very nice way of explaining and interesting to follow. Thank you

  • @EduardoWalterdaSilva
    @EduardoWalterdaSilva 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you for the video, i'm learning a lot

  • @brainiac10
    @brainiac10 2 года назад

    Wanted to take the time to thank you for making this series. my 7 year old is gettign into climbing and your videos have given me the confidence that i will not kill my child. thanks so much for sharing your expertise in such a great way. amazing teacher thanks so much! excellent job!!!!

  • @MannyCalavera70
    @MannyCalavera70 Год назад

    A real master for completeness of information and number of topics covered. Thanks a lot boy!

    • @HardIsEasy
      @HardIsEasy  Год назад +1

      My pleasure! Thanks as well!

  • @Ejejej649
    @Ejejej649 2 года назад

    This video was awesome ! Cheers

  • @Oscar-if6lq
    @Oscar-if6lq 2 года назад

    That tip for untwisting the rope using the belay device is so useful! Just took so many twists out of my rope by running it through the Belay device twice, once in each direction.

  • @alexbuchholz
    @alexbuchholz 2 года назад

    Very good information, and well explained!

  • @jerryshine3106
    @jerryshine3106 2 года назад

    Great video, as always. Thanks!

  • @climbfun9942
    @climbfun9942 2 года назад

    Thank you so much! Your videos are very helpful!

  • @uwplaylist
    @uwplaylist 2 года назад +4

    Hey! Extremely cool serie of videos, thank you a lot for making this. I just went ahead and binged watch BetaClimbers' climbing fails all at once. I think Josh just said after this clip you showed of him that it was 10 falls at the same spot of the rope.

    • @HardIsEasy
      @HardIsEasy  2 года назад +2

      Yea, but that's what happens in real life on real projects, you fall pretty much on the same spot of the rope... the takeaway is that the force is muuuuuch lower than on UIAA tests