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Pbudi
Gym climber
Medina, ohio
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Topic Author's Original Post - Apr 6, 2017 - 04:16pm PT
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I am new to climbing and have been very curious about top rope anchors and I have a question about this. Would you be able to run the rope it's self through the top bolt or bolts. So say you can hike to the top of the climb and access the top bolt anchor Would it be ok to slip the rope itself right through one of the top rope chains????? I don't see why not? Thank you
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Jon Beck
Trad climber
Oceanside
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You could, but does not mean you should. Equalization is one issue. Unless the anchors are free hanging (not set back from the top of the climb) you will wear out your string pretty quickly and the drag will be horrendous. Invest in some biners and slings, they are way cheaper than a new rope.
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Batrock
Trad climber
Burbank
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I would consider using waterski rope, less friction through the anchors and comes with a massive belay handle and a lot cheaper.
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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Yes you could but it is considered rude and crude because it slowly saws through the anchor chain. And considerations mentioned above.
If you are TRing use a large locking carabiner or 3 oval carabiners with gates opposed and facing out.
Rope through the permanent anchors is done when rapping off at the end of the TR session as needed.
If you are legit, study some books on anchors and get a lesson.
And or find a mentor who has lots of experience.
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WBraun
climber
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I always topped thru the chains or the Quicklinks.
It made the response time to rescue callout in 1/2 time.
Just pull the rope and run.
Sorry .....
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NutAgain!
Trad climber
South Pasadena, CA
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If you follow Batrock's method, you can make it even more smoothly flowing by spraying WD-40 on the ski rope.
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