Dear James,

We would like to publish your report but can't understand the following line:

"Angrily told the belayer to put their hands on the brake strand when i should be given instruction instead."

We are unable to edit reports so we hope you will consider resubmitting your report and clarifying this sentence.

I have copy pasted the full details of your report below to make resubmitting less painful (hopefully!). Thanks

Date of Incident

29/05/2021

Country

England

Area

Avon Gorge (Sea Walls Area) (Avon)
Route

Incident

Group of 2+ climbers attempting a low grade new route established at New Quarry (NQ).

Belayer inattentive and distracted while using assisted braking device without holding the brake stand.

Lead climber visually struggling with the route while the belayer, seemingly oblivious to the climbers nervousness and situation, then proceeded to drink their cider without any hands on the brake strand with a dangerous amount of slack out - given the routes features.

Belayer clearly the most inexperienced of the group, no helmets worn by anyone.

Angrily told the belayer to put their hands on the brake strand when i should be given instruction instead.

Lessons

Learn how your belay device of choice works. Wear helmets in dodgy old quarry's.

Activity

Sport rock climbing

When

Ascending

Injury

No injury

Rescue Services Involved?

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Causes

Belaying failure or error

Anonymous?

Yes

Reported By

Observer

Wearing Helmets?

No