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Watch Chris Sharma Climb the Crux on TRUBLUE iQ+
When you think of Chris Sharma, the first thing to come to mind probably isn’t falling. He was, after all, widely considered the best sport climber in the world for over a decade.So no, when you think of Chris Sharma, the first things to come to mind are probably his sends, rather than his ...
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The Role of Auto Belays in Self-Care
“If you’re keeping to yourself, you’re probably not the only one doing that,” said Ari Mendoza, the newly appointed Operations Officer of all Hangar 18 Climbing Gyms in Southern California. “Some people seem to prefer to climb by themselves,” Mendoza continued, “but ultimately they ...
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8 Auto Belay Safety Measures
As practiced by Sharma Climbing gyms"Climbing is very safe when done properly. But, a climber always has to take responsibility for their safety—whether it’s their knot, their harness or, in the case of auto belays, making sure they’re clipped into their belay loop." - Chris Sharma, ...
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Catch-and-Hold: What is it and how does it work?
How to Use Catch-and-Hold ModeCatch-and-Hold belay is the latest feature from TRUBLUE's iQ Series Auto Belays. Available only in the TRUBLUE iQ+, Catch-and-Hold belay is activated and deactivated using two touch-sensitive on/off buttons.Step 1: Clip InBefore climbing, assess your harness. Make ...
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Campus Rec Center Climbing Wall 101: How to Maximize Programming Opportunities and Enhance Educational Value
Campus rec centers can maximize programming opportunities and increase educational value at university climbing walls with just one inclusion: auto belays. Adding auto belays to a campus rec center’s climbing wall opens up a wide range of possibilities for climbers of all ...
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7 Ways Magnetic Braking is Better than Friction
Are you still using friction-based auto belays in your gym? Then here are some thoughts that might keep you up at night: thermal deterioration, foreign substances like water and dust, slack falls and dynos, and brake fade. Magnetic brakes solve these issues and more. Here are seven ways magnetic ...
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The Importance of Annual Service for Your Head Rush Devices
Head Rush devices are the most reliable products on the market — our eddy current magnetic braking technology means there are no contacting parts used in braking to wear out or fail. This reliability doesn't mean we slack on our safety checks though, and annual service is a part of our ...
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Chris Sharma TRUBLUE Auto Belay Training Tips Video
In this video Chris Sharma explains how he uses TRUBLUE Auto Belays to train at his newly opened state of the art climbing gym, Sharma Climbing Madrid, including these three main tips:1.) MileageChris Sharma uses TRUBLUE Auto Belays to get a bunch of volume in and warm up. By using auto belays he ...
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8 Reasons to Try Auto Belays at Your Climbing Gym
While indoor climbing has undoubtably felt the effects of coronavirus, the sport is poised to make a strong return. With the addition of bouldering, sport climbing and speed climbing to the Tokyo Olympics, there’s no denying climbing has quickly become a mainstream sport. And, this demand has ...
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5 Ways Auto Belays Can Build a Stronger Climbing Community
At TRUBLUE Climbing, we are committed to growing the sport of climbing. Without question one effective way to accomplish this is to create strong local climbing communities. But, what exactly is a climbing community? Webster’s has two definitions for community, arguably both important to ...
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