"noobie" just looking for some anchor advice

Message me your address and I'll give you a book on anchor building
Dan

Good for you!!! Being humble and honest with yourself and others about your skill level is huge! It's the cocky ones who've been climbing for a few month to years that say "get outta my way and watch this" are the ones they have to be medivac out of the crag or brought out in a body bag. When I started out a few years ago I hired a guide for the day. Best thing I could have done! And in general compared to other sports guide services are cheap for what you get. You're doing the right thing. Keep it up!

As you top rope routes practice placing gear. Get used to handling the cams with one hand to become more efficient. And whatever you do don't overcam. Ask me how I know this :)

yesrodcire wrote:Wow, what a long winded and winding post to ask for some good videos for anchor building. Why not just ask that? We don't need your life story bro...

If he'd just said that, the first three replies would have been, "Do a search".

OP, +1 on the anchors book and practice in the living room and at the crag at ground level.

Mark lewin wrote:Good for you!!! Being humble and honest with yourself and others about your skill level is huge!

In general it being humble and honest with oneself about one's ability is a fairly common trait I find in climbing. At least one trad side of things. In trad, particularly big and serious trad, one cannot afford to be overly cocky. In sport climbing or bouldering you can get away with it. In trad it is much harder.

Of course on online forums humbleness is often less often presented....

(That said I'm cocky and self assured about my abilities and knowledge. But I know my limits both in physical climbing ability and knowledge.)

Books are a great way to see how good anchors are built. It is also helpful to see bad anchors during the learning process, so you can learn what NOT to do.

jive-assanchors.com

Warning: don't drink anything while you are looking. Good luck!