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Tips from Adam Ondra: This is how you clip better and faster

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In the latest episode of his video series, Adam Ondra gives valuable tips on how to attach quickdraws and quickdraws better and faster.

1. Use rest point, then clip

Many people make the mistake of clipping immediately after they have reached the resting point. Adam recommends using the resting point first and only clipping when the forearms have recovered slightly.

2. Save time by aligning the carabiner opening

Depending on how you clip, the carabiner opening should face the climber or away. If you clip with your thumb, you should hang the carabiner in the bolt so that the opening is facing the climber. The carabiner should be hung upside down when the climber clips with his fingers. This is the fastest way to clip.

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