Climbing accident awareness and measures

(a) About bouldering

The bouldering movement started late in China. Everyone thinks that it is relatively safe. However, the most serious accidents occurred. The reasons are as follows:

1, wrong understanding. Because the bouldering circuit is generally low, everyone will think that there is no danger or the danger is small. In actual fact, because the bouldering movements are often exaggerated, the postures of the falls are all sorts of strange and uncontrollable, and the attention of the former climbers often falls on the frontal movements. When landing, they are often unconscious, so the danger is very easy. produce.

2, poor self-protection ability. Self-protection in bouldering is extremely important. Good self-protection includes:

I. Immediately after falling off, concentrate on how to fall;

II. Take correct posture;

III. Use the characteristics of the human body to actively make the best buffer;

IV. The ideal landing posture and cushioning process is to place the foot on the ground first, then bend the knee joint, waist and back, and then transfer the weight to the hips, back and shoulders.

Special Note: Do not directly support the weight by hand.

Special Opinion: Conduct specialized, targeted shedding exercises. This exercise will greatly reduce the chance of bouldering injuries.

3. There is uncertainty and irrationality in site conditions. The shape of the bouldering site and the handling of the protection mat are different. The dangers from the site include:

I. Treatment from a protective pad. The position, size, thickness, and hardness of the protective pad need careful consideration. If the protection mat is composed of multiple pieces, cracks between the mats are very dangerous and must be integrated.

II, from height. The higher the route, the greater the danger.

III, from the fulcrum. The fulcrum of both artificial and natural rock walls may fall off. This accident is more likely to cause damage to the climber.

(b) About Pioneer Climbing

As the Pioneer climbs often fall, this imposes higher requirements on the performance of equipment, the use of equipment and protection technology. With respect to traditional climbing, understanding of climbing routes, climbing plans, and the overall capabilities of the leader are even more important. From the above listed cases, the causes of such accidents are:

1. Not enough understanding of the characteristics of the climbing line, such as the line and direction, rockfall, whether there are obstacles under the line, etc.;

2, protection technology, but off, such as buffer technology;

3, but the quality of the equipment, such as the use of self-made rock cones, unprotected protective ropes, etc.;

4. Incorrect use of the device, such as unfastened seat belts, use of unfamiliar protectors, etc.;

5. Irregular operations, such as after-drinking and night-time climbing.

(c) About top rope climbing

Top rope climbing is relatively safe. But because of serious mistakes in the protection method;

1 is the use of expired equipment;

2 is the selection of inappropriate equipment, and the safety of the remedies is not high. We participate in rock climbing because we can get happiness from it. Even if happiness comes from failure or pain, the accident is something that people will never want to encounter. It is hoped that all Climber can learn profound lessons from these heavy stories. My lesson is yours, and your lesson is mine!