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Video: How to ice-axe self arrest
Author: C
Description: A practical guide to ice-axe arresting taken from the British Mountaineering Council's 'Winter Essentials' DVD with their kind permission. Full DVD available here: https://www.thebmc.co.uk/Pages.aspx?page=49For more videos like this, visit www.livefortheoutdoors.com
Duration: 3 seconds
Date: Mié 12-31-1969 18:00
Rated: 4
Played: 7 times
Tags: winter mountain skills ice-axe mountaineering
Total comments: 20
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> urriel74 said on 09-13-2009 at 16:49:
Yeah, everything is right in the video but the real problems starts when the ice is REALLY HARD!!

> Focoist911 said on 07-01-2009 at 05:19:
So smart ass, you're at MIT? Go watch The Obama Deception and see just how smart you are.

> Focoist911 said on 06-30-2009 at 21:18:
BTW Locus, if you want to talk to old boy here its Clamp-Ons from now in. I know why you young boys agreed to "Crampons" in the end. Because your sport was hijacked by the rainbow fags. Yeh, you know what, I dont need any tampons when I climbs mountains. Thanks. But no thanks. I think I will find another sport - like building aeroplanes and trest flying them.

> Focoist911 said on 06-30-2009 at 21:14:
Do you know any video examples of what happens if you use your clamp-ons?

> LocutusMIT said on 06-30-2009 at 16:20:
It is possible; just much harder. You'll need to dig your elbows or gloves in as securely as possible. DON'T try to use your crampons.

> LocutusMIT said on 06-30-2009 at 16:17:
While he is being very cautious, it's probably best not to get into the habit of using your feet. When you slip, you're most likely to do whatever you've practised automatically. If you've practised digging in your toes, and you happen to be wearing crampons, there's a good chance you'll break an ankle.Besides, knees are always better in case you hit a snag-- your hip is a much stronger joint than either your ankle or your knee.

> lijianliu said on 06-11-2009 at 21:21:
Same here. We are planning to hike the switchback on Saturday morning. Just bought an Ice-Axe from REI for $79.99. Glad to watch this video.

> FireMedicLo4 said on 06-09-2009 at 16:06:
Sobering. We intend to ascend Mt. Whitney in questionable ice conditions. This video will at least give us a chance, should we get in over our heads. Thanks!

> RenoGregory said on 06-09-2009 at 03:24:
very helpful

> ilikeneurons said on 05-29-2009 at 02:28:
Yes you're correct. The key is to keep your weight on the axe as much as possible, but with no crampons it would be silly not to use your feet. He's being a little over-cautious about the feet IMHO

> Focoist911 said on 03-07-2009 at 03:56:
O.k., so how about this guy do one with the Clampons only? Or it aint possible? I'm just saying - I bet half the doods who die lose their axe. You can't tie the axe to ya cause you will fall on it. So what? Don't lose the axe? Cold hands? Easy. So what about the clamp-ons - the state of the union address, statement to the country, whatever you call it?

> snakedike said on 03-06-2009 at 23:26:
Seen that happen on Shasta the first time I climbed. Guy lost it glisading in his first arrest attempt at the top of red banks. Didn't stop for 2500 feet. He was bouncing 6 feet off the snow. Walked away with bruises. Damn Lucky.

> Shutterguy said on 02-28-2009 at 09:34:
OOPS....splat

> Focoist911 said on 02-25-2009 at 04:26:
pause the video, roll your mouse over the boots, and an add pops up where you can purchase them Best Price nearest to your country IP.

> Focoist911 said on 02-25-2009 at 04:25:
What happens if you lose your axe?

> StefanoPelinga said on 02-24-2009 at 04:42:
thanky hoooo

> LososInDaHouse said on 02-23-2009 at 20:13:
It seems to be Scarpa Vega

> StefanoPelinga said on 01-05-2009 at 04:30:
what boots is he wearing?I am quite curious

> pufifa said on 08-21-2008 at 11:15:
great vid! thanks

> benzoburnyou said on 07-06-2008 at 18:00:
Great video,wish they had a section with all of these indexed depending on the subject.A special section for very worth it videos out there :)

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