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How do y'all get over the fear of falling on lead? (self.climbing)

submitted 2 years ago by dystop to c/[email protected]

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Got lead certified recently, but I pretty much drop a grade when climbing lead - I'm not as confident and I overgrip.

I've done lead falls, I know how to do 'em well, and yet... as someone who's done top rope for many years, it's scary not feeling the tension (however small) of a rope pulling your harness up.

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[–] dystop 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

ah never thought of practicing it on toprope. Cool tip, thanks!

[–] scutiger 1 points 2 years ago

Mock leading is another common thing for beginners. Climb toprope with a few extra feet of rope hanging off your harness so you can practice finding a stance and clipping without the fall potential.