airmailrpl Apr 21, 2012:

repeat You just repeated my reference from immediately below your post

Marlene Curtis Apr 21, 2012:

Lead Climbing
É um técnica especial usada na subida de rochas íngremes e perigosas, e requer um líder especializado em escaladas, não é uma simples subida para turistas ou curiosos em busca de divertimento. Favor ver a descrição abaixo.

Lead climbing is a climbing technique used to ascend a route. This technique is predominantly used in rock climbing and involves a lead climber attaching themselves to a length of dynamic (elastic) climbing rope and ascending a route while periodically attaching protection (quickdraws or traditional protection) to the face of the route and "clipping in" to it. The lead climber must have another person acting as a belayer. The belayer has multiple roles: holding the rope in the event of a fall, and paying out or taking up rope as the climber moves.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead_climbing

airmailrpl Apr 21, 2012:

Lead climbing Lead climbing is a climbing technique used to ascend a route. This technique is predominantly used in rock climbing and involves a lead climber attaching themselves to a length of dynamic (elastic) climbing rope and ascending a route while periodically attaching protection (quickdraws or traditional protection) to the face of the route and "clipping in" to it. The lead climber must have another person acting as a belayer. The belayer has multiple roles: holding the rope in the event of a fall, and paying out or taking up rope as the climber moves.

As lead climbing does not require a pre-placed anchor at the top of the route, it is often seen as less restricted than top roping. Also, because a lead climber does not have an anchor point above them whilst climbing, only the limbs and body of the climber are used to effect upward progress. Protective devices are only placed to catch the climber in the event of a fall.
http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead_climbing

airmailrpl Apr 21, 2012:

Lead climbing Traditional Lead Climbing:
A Rock Climber's Guide to Taking the Sharp End of the Rope
Capa
Heidi Pesterfield
1 Resenha
Wilderness Press, 26/07/2007 - 274 páginas
Traditional Lead Climbing is the first and only guidebook intended to teach rock climbers how to lead with gear. Unlike other types of climbing such as sport and direct-aid climbing, “trad” climbing relies on placing your own gear as you climb from the ground. It’s also one of the more dangerous climbing activities, where expert guidance is a must. This invaluable guide gives step-by-step descriptions of equipment, rope management, and techniques. Dozens of close-up photos and fun yet informative drawings show situations climbers might encounter and how to deal with them. In addition to covering the basics, the book showcases the experience and wisdom of a number of world-class climbers in self-revealing sidebars.