How Do you belay a second climber? #gearscience #climbingeducation

Belaying a second climber with a PCD probably got more and more popular in recent years. And the discussion here always ping-ponged between the benefits of almost no friction pulling through rope and the risks from toothed cams and using the devices outside of their scope. But are Alpine Tubes that much better, both in terms of safe use and legal justification? Are really all relevant information and contexts known here? Do you know them? In this EDELRID Knowledge Base video we break down the real technical and legal differences between Progress Capture Devices (PCDs) and classic alpine tubes when belaying a follower. We dig into: 🔹What are the normative and legal differences between PCDs and Tubes in this context? 🔹 What actually happens when a second climber falls 🔹 The surprising force (as low as 0.3 kN!) at which rope can slip past itself inside a tube 🔹 The hidden risk of aluminum burrs inside worn tubes — and how to spot them This is not about declaring one device "good" and the other "bad." Both PCDs and alpine tubes can be used safely — or dangerously — depending on whether you actually understand how they work, follow the manufacturer's instructions, and carry out a proper risk assessment. If you climb multi-pitch routes, teach belaying, or just want to understand what's really behind the standards stamped on your gear, this one's for you. ⚠️ Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for your specific device and seek qualified instruction before climbing or belaying. Video Footage features: 👉 The amazing website from our friends of https://www.weighmyrack.com/ 👉 An all time classic EDKB Video:    • The Risk of Rope Clamps when Belaying or S...   Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:01 - What are PCDs? 02:02 - Belaying with PCDs 03:02 - Belaying with a Tube 05:29 - Catching a Fall with PCDs vs. Tube 07:39 - Static Pull Test 08:35 - Real World comparison 09:40 - An additional risk with Tube devices 10:19 - Legal & Normative Background 12:06 - Summary & Conclusion #Climbing #Belaying #Mountaineering #ClimbingSafety #AlpineClimbing #MultiPitch #BelayDevice #ProgressCaptureDevice #PCD #EdelridKnowledgeBase #ClimbingGear #EN567 #EN15151 #PPERegulation #RockClimbing #TradClimbing #ClimbingEducation #RopeTech #ClimbingCommunity #SafetyFirst