Why three points of contact actually works
Explain the balance mechanism behind three points of contact and when it is compromised.
The move: protect the support triangle. Three points of contact is a balance system. It gives the climber anchors on the ladder while feet and hands move one at a time. The standard memory line is two hands and one foot, or two feet and one hand. The practical test is stronger: if something slips, can the remaining contact points actually stabilize you? Loads, phones, tools, and sideways twisting weaken the system. A hand pinning a box to your chest is not available to grip. A foot stretched to the side is not centered between the rails. A body turned…
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