Basic & Intermediate Outdoor Climbing: 6. Top Rope Anchor - Using a Double Length Sling

Subscribe to our channel for the latest training videos, climbing tutorials and more! In this video we review how to create a top rope anchor using a double-length sling (also known in the United States as a 4-foot sling). To create this type of top rope anchor, you’ll need the following: 1 - Double-length sling 2 - Non-locking carabiners for the bolts AND 1 - Locking carabiner -and- 1 non-locking carabiner OR 2 - non locking carabiners for the Master Point Step 1 - Clip the two non-locking carabiners into the bolted anchor points (one carabiner for each bolt). Step 2 - Take your double-length sling and clip it into both of the non-locking carabiners at the anchor points. Step 3 - Pull the sling through the carabiners so you have two strands in your hand, and pull tightly in the direction of the climber to equalize. Step 4 - Slightly above where you’re holding the sling (roughly 6 inches), pinch the two legs of the anchor together and tie a figure-eight-on-a-bight (so you end up with a tied off loop in your sling). This tied off loop is your Master Point. See above video for demonstration. Step 5 - Clip a locking and non-locking carabiner (or two non-locking carabiners), opposite and opposed, into the Master Point. We hope you found this video helpful. Please remember, climbing is inherently dangerous. Climb at your own risk. Visit https://ClimbingTechTips.com for related comments, additional videos, and community feedback!