Can You Use Dynamic Rope for Top Rope Anchor?

Can You Use Dynamic Rope for Top Rope Anchor?

Are you wondering if there’s a way to use an (old) dynamic rope for a top rope anchor? If that’s so, you’ve knocked on the right door. Here at Go Extreme Sports, we like to tackle some of the most intriguing questions related to rock climbing, and...
Can You Use Single Rope as Double?

Can You Use Single Rope as Double?

Ah, the age-old question of whether or not one can use a single rope as a double (half) rope! It never ceases to amaze rock-climbing enthusiasts all over the world. Needless to say, we’re trying to “overdo” this intro a bit. However, that...
Can I Belay With Gloves On?

Can I Belay With Gloves On?

Belay gloves shield your hands from stiff ropes, burning belay machines, aluminum oxide bits, soil, cactus backbones, and spiky bushwhacks that can all carry a toll on your skin. They also might have you slipping off the projects or even forfeiting command of the...
Can You Top Rope on a Half Rope?

Can You Top Rope on a Half Rope?

If you take a closer look, you may see that climbers are using two ropes. Some of those ropes are so thin they compare to dental floss. Can you top rope on a half rope? To find the answer, take a look down below! Can you top rope on a half rope? Perhaps it is...
Are Dry Treated Ropes More Durable?

Are Dry Treated Ropes More Durable?

If you’re a beginner climber, you might’ve overheard some experienced colleagues talking about the so-called dry-treated climbing ropes. The whole situation probably left you wondering: okay, what does it mean to dry-treat a climbing rope, is it a DIY...
How Do You Get Past a V4 Plateau?

How Do You Get Past a V4 Plateau?

Out of many questions you’d see rock climbers ask, the one concerned with getting past the so-called V4 plateau always seems to stir up some controversy online. Okay, controversy might seem like too much of a word here. Anyway, today we’ll focus on finding...