How To Throw Rope Hook Secures On Indoor Climbing

You may not have the luxury rock climbing in places like Yosemite Valley, California, but you can still learn how to throw rope hook secures on indoor climbing. After all, many gyms have rock climbing walls with instructors who can show you the ropes. Granted, it’s not as exhilarating, but it’s a fantastic way to test your level of expertise and physical shape for when you actually do get out there. You may find you need more work on flexibility, knot-typing, strength, cardiovascular fitness or fear of heights.  Indoor climbing lets you get your toes wet without actually diving in head first. In addition, it will enable you to find your flow. Moreover, it may prove invaluable and save you a trip to the emergency room.

The facility may allow you to rent rope hook secures on indoor climbing equipment, but eventually you will need:

• Standard 165 to 200 ft. Rope
• Several 2-ft. Slings (nylon webbing used to tying or extending an anchor)
• Webbing (tubular or flat nylon tape)
• Carabiners (spring-loaded metal link used to secure an anchor)
• Harness (leg loops and waist belt)
• Belay (metal device used to slide, or repel down the rope)
• Rock Shoes (used to adhere to footholds)
• Helmet
• Chalk or Powder (soaks up hand/finger sweat)

1. “Read” the indoor climb; pick your target destination. After putting your indoor climbing equipment together, stand close to your indoor climbing structure so you can determine how much rope you will need to dole out. Your target should be strong enough to support and allow the rope hook to “bite,” and hold your body weight. Visualize the sequence in your mind and work through the steps needed to get back down.
2. Estimate the amount of line, or rope needed. In order to learn how to throw rope hook secures on indoor climbing, you need to figure out if you have enough rope to reach a specific point. Not using enough rope hook secures will cause it to fall to the ground. How high you want to go will determine what type of throw technique you will use. If you want to start at a lower point, you can throw it under-handed-much like if you were pitching a softball. If you want to throw your rope hook secures towards the highest point, throw it over-handed. 
3. Release and throw rope hook secures. Lock your eyes on your intended indoor climbing destination. Loosely hold the extra rope loops as if you were going to throw a lasso in your non-throwing hand. Allow the rope to come out in tandem with the force of the hook secures as you throw the line.
4. Pull down. Gage whether the rope hook secures on indoor climbing is wedged in tight enough to hold you. Take a practice jump on the side of the structure to test its safety. If you are assured that it will, tie part of the rope to the mid-section of your body (just in case you lose your grip) and begin your ascent.
5. Detach and repeat. As you move, you will be unhooking and reattaching your rope, throwing and re-hooking secures on indoor climbing wall. Detach and collect the hook secures; repeat the motion. After reaching the top, congratulate yourself for making it to your destination.

Of course, this is just a simple overview of how to throw rope hook secures on indoor climbing technique, but following these basic steps is a good start towards your goal of scaling walls as easily as Batman does in no time.