Method 5 – Attaching to Two or More Points
Step 1
Clip the rope through the furthest away
point, then walk to your belay position. Step 2
Attach a screwgate to your rope loop and
then clovehitch the rope to it, just the same
as method 3.
Step 3
Repeat steps 1 and 2 with the second
point. Step 4
Tie your rope to the third point using a
clovehitch, as described in method 2. You
can fine-tune the clovehitches to equalize
the three points.
Advantages
- You can use this method to equalize as
many points as you need. Just keep
repeating steps 1 and 2 until you've
equalized all your pieces. Best Situation to Use This Method
If you arrive at a belay with no slings or
cordelette.
Disadvantages
- Uses up a lot of rope.
- You must belay directly from your
harness.
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