How Do You Create A Makeshift Belay Device Using An Ordinary Biner?
To make a makeshift belay device with one ‘biner, one needs to use a Münter hitch. • Make a loop of rope • Take the lower tail of rope and wrap it over the loop • Clip into carabiner (both loops) To belay, “brake in-line with the load strand”, rather than pulling back on it like you would with an ATC.