Taking Coils for Alpine Climbing - a Deeeep Dive// DAVE SEARLE

In this video we take a look at nearly every system that is accepted to use to shorten the rope for alpine climbing or mountaineering. It's a super in depth video so make yourself a cuppa and get stuck in. There are almost certainly other systems out there for shortening the rope but these are the most common. I talk through the pros and cons and my go to systems. Let me know your thoughts in the comments! Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:41 Initial set up / how to practice 03:33 Taking coils 05:06 Tying off coils 06:36 Lowering the pull with a Carabiner 07:47 Finer points of tied off chest coils 12:11 Unblocked Chest coils 13:58 Sheet bend tie off 15:51 Bowline tie off 16:34 Opposing carabiner 17:07 Overhand clipped in 19:48 North American tie off 21:21 Both arms through 22:34 Stuffing the rope into the Bag. 25:22 mechanical rope attachments 26:40 Using a prusik on the harness 27:34 Outro Interested in learning more or hiring me a guide? Check out my website: https://www.davesearleguiding.com/ Follow me on Instagram and Facebook for regular updates. https://www.instagram.com/davejsearle/ https://www.facebook.com/DaveJSearle Thanks for subscribing, liking and commenting on this video! It really helps grow my channel. Some of the Gear I use: Petzl I beam style Carabiner: https://amzn.to/3BZ3njz Petzl Connect Adjust: https://amzn.to/3WlUSXR The Perfect carabiner for connect adjust: https://amzn.to/3VfeMCx Petzl Reverso: https://amzn.to/3WWo33Z Petzl crevasse rescue kit: (Tibloc Microtraxion etc) https://amzn.to/3jk3fVj Petzl Irvis Hybrid crampons: https://amzn.to/3WE7bi9 Petzl Rad Line https://amzn.to/3v9mFPw Petzl Gully ice axe (adze) https://amzn.to/3PLKINT Petzl Gully Ice axe (hammer) https://amzn.to/3jj2gVj Smith Sunglasses: https://amzn.to/3YIN3NF