Supplies for Suspension

Shay Teaches Basic Suspension

1. Introduction to Self & Partnered – Suspension
2. Preparing for Self & Partner Suspension
3. Supplies for Suspension
4. Rope Selection (Self & Partnered Suspension)
5. Cutting Tools for Suspension/Self-Suspension
6. General Risks for Suspension & Mitigation
7. Risk Profile Differences for Self vs. Partnered Suspension
8. Hanging a Hard Point (Self & Partnered Suspension)
9. Basic Foundations for Tying
10. Basic Suspension Hip Harness
11. Basic Suspension: Attaching a Hanger to the Hip Harness
12. Basic Suspension: Upline Theory
13. Basic Suspension: Upline Daisy Chain
14. Open Loop Suspension
15. Basic Suspension: Arms-Free Chest Harness Part 1
16. Basic Arms-Free Chest Harness Part 2
17. Basic Suspension: Going Up
18. Basic Suspension: Going Up, Part 2 – Variations
19. Basic Suspension: Getting Your Partner Down

“What’s in your rope bag?” Some people enjoy lots of different kinds of equipment, others go more minimalist, but there are definitely some particular supplies that are useful for suspension. Shay talks carabiners, climbing straps, and more in this clip, explaining the pros and cons of each piece of gear.

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