What are the three instructions for going down the rock wall?

• A. Hold Rope Above Knot, Sit in the Chair, Walk Feet Down Wall
• B. Hold Rope Below Knot, Sit in the Chair, Walk Feet Down Wall
• C. Hold Rope Above Knot, Stand, Walk Feet Down Wall
• D. Hold Rope Above Knot, Sit in the Chair, Walk Feet Up Wall

Answer: (A)

Descend with control by using a simple, three-step technique that keeps you safe and steady on the wall. The three instructions to follow are hold rope above knot, sit in the chair, walk feet down the wall.

Holding the rope above the knot gives you reliable brake control and prevents the knot from moving into the braking zone, so you can manage your descent smoothly rather than letting the rope slip unexpectedly. Sitting in the chair positions you to weight the rope correctly and stay balanced as you lower, using the rope and device to regulate speed. Walking your feet down the wall keeps your hips close to the surface, maintains balance, and allows your legs to contribute to the lowering effort, giving you steady downward movement rather than bobbing or swinging.

If you alternate any part of the sequence—like holding the rope below the knot, standing instead of sitting, or pushing feet up the wall—the descent loses the consistent braking, balance, and wallcontact that make the maneuver safe and controllable.