SRSA Setting Design
Who for: route setters who wish to improve the quality of their setting in a boulder environment.
Duration: 1 day.
Ratio: 1:8.
Style: Combined training and assessment.
Pre-requirements: Experience of bouldering, ability to climb F6a/V3.
Equipment: All specialised equipment will be provided.
At completion the candidate will have:
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an understanding of the main requirements of setting design;
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an understanding of how to improve the quality of their setting;
- an understanding of ways in which to vary grades and movements;
- an understanding of setting for the needs of different users;
- gained setting experience that is transferable to roped setting;
- be issued with a certificate of attendance
Course content
• Proficiency in the basics of design setting, hold selection and the setting process;
• Introduction to general design principles;
• General planning and setting processes;
• Setting to the needs of your facility;
• Setting specific designs for climbers of different ages and sizes;
• Safe Setting practice.
SRSA – IN ASSOCIATION WITH CLIMBSCOTLAND