Rope Climb
Climb the rope with a foot lock (J-hook or S-wrap) doing the work, hands only holding; descend hand over hand, never sliding.
How to do it
Setup
Rope hanging free; grip it high with both hands, one above the other, and jump the feet to it.
Steps
- Wrap the foot lock – J-hook or S-wrap – and pinch the rope between the feet.
- Stand up through the legs and slide the hands up.
- Pull the knees up, re-set the lock, and stand again.
- Descend hand over hand with the lock loosened, never sliding.
Common mistakes
Climbing with the arms: the lock and the legs lift you; the hands only hold. Sliding down: the rope burns; loosen the lock and lower hand over hand. Climbing beyond what the descent can control: the way down is the dangerous half; earn it first.
Breathing
Exhale standing up, inhale as the knees come up.
