How To: Partner Check

In this video, Julia Chanourdie goes through all the elements of a partner check before climbing:

The elements of the partner check are as follows:

Harness

• The harness should be well-adjusted and above the hips.
• Ensure that the buckles are threaded properly.
• If the harness requires a double-back, confirm that it is doubled-back.

Knot

• Confirm that the knot is properly tied.
• Confirm that it has been tightened.
• Confirm that it is through both tie-in loops.

Belay System

• If using a assisted breaking device (GriGri), confirm that the rope is threaded properly.
• If using a tube-style device, confirm that the carabiner has captured the rope.
• Confirm that the carabiner is connected to the belay loop.
• Confirm that the carabiner is locked.
• If using an assisted breaking device, confirm the function of the device by pulling on the rope.

Rope

• Confirm that there is a knot in the end of the rope to close the system.

--Jason D. Martin