KVB2 course

KVB2 – Indoor lead climbing

WHAT IS THIS?

A KVB, or KlimVaardigheidsBewijs, or climbing proficiency certificate, is a personal certificate that proves you have successfully completed one of the levels to become an independent (rock) climber. The Flemisch climbing & mountaineering federation recognizes multiple levels, starting at KVB1 for indoor top roping, via KVB2 & KVB2+ for indoor and outdoor resp. single pitch lead climbing to more advanced outdoor rock-climbing courses (KVB3, KVB3+ and KVB4). The indoor lead climbing course (KVB2) teaches you all the techniques for safe, indoor lead climbing. In indoor lead climbing, the climber attaches the rope to the bolts on the wall while climbing. The rope follows the climber and is held at the bottom by the fuse. This course concludes with an evaluation moment to obtain the second level climbing proficiency certificate by the Flemish climbing, aka the KlimVaardigheidsBewijs 2 , or KVB2the . In most Flemish climbing gyms with the possibility of lead climbing, a KVB2 is required to gain access.

COURSE CONTENT

This course aims to teach you all the skills required for safe indoor lead climbing and belaying. We will build upon the skills from KVB1/ indoor top roping and expand our skill set. You will learn how to prepare for a lead climb, what extra gear you need and how to belay and lead itself. The course will be a practical course, with limited pragmatic theory. Some specific themes that will be covered are:

- Risk management and safety

- How to belay safely and what are some constraints we need to be aware of

- Gear management: which belay devices or ropes do we prefer for leading

- Dynamic belaying

- Leading basics and tips & tricks

- Taking lead falls & becoming comfortable with it

- Injury prevention

The course follows the curriculum by KVB, which can be found here (dutch only):

https://www.klimenbergsportfederatie.be/klimvaardigheidsbewijzen

The course consists of 3 course evenings (each approximately 3hrs) + an evaluation (exam).

PREREQUISITES

• 15 years or older
• For the course itself: NO need for a KVB1 or other top rope certificate but can prove solid top roping skills and readiness to progress to indoor lead climbing.
• For the exam: In possession of KVB1 or can prove top rope skills via another top rope certificate. Do you still need or want to do the KVB1 exam? LUAK can easily organize a KVB1 exam moment prior to the KVB2 course. More information on the KVB1 exam can be found here: https://www.klimenbergsportfederatie.be/klimvaardigheidsbewijzen
• You climb 5a/b in top rope

PRACTICAL

• Minimum number of participants: 4, maximum 8.
• Gear:

- Personal gear: climbing harness, belay device, climbing shoes (Basically your normal indoor top rope gear)

- LUAK provides lead climbing ropes + quickdraws and some other accessories for the course. You are not obligated to buy anything specific prior to the course. During the course, our teachers will cladly provide you with tips for gear if you are willing to buy your own.

- If you have any questions regarding the gear, contact us and we’re happy to help you.

• The course: 3 indoor lessons (each approx. 3 hrs). For the course, we follow the curicullum provided by KFB. A sketch of how the course will be structured

- Lesson 1 – a small KVB1 recap and introduction to lead climbing with emphasis on

safe belaying

- Lesson 2 – lead climbing in practice, taking some falls, testing different belay deviced

- Lesson 3 – perfecting your technique as a climber and belayer, tip & tricks and climb a lot with a lot of variety to familiarize yourself with all the novelties of leading compared to top roping

- Exam: after the course, participants can do an exam after which they get the KVB2 lead climbing certificate (of course, only if you pass the exam)

All courses will take place from 18h00 to 21h00 in the UCLL sports gym (unless communicated differently). The location: https://www.ucll.be/nl/studeren-aan-ucll/diensten-voor-studenten/klimmen

THE EXAM

It is important to understand that the KVB courses are courses you take to grow personally as a climber. Sure, passing an exam at the end is a nice proof that you acquired all the necessary skills and can apply them safely. But it should by no means be your objective, to pass the exam. The courses are aimed at teaching you how to progress as a climber so you can enjoy the sport safely with a smile. The exam is secondary. That being said, the exam will most likely take place 2 weeks after the courses (but can be discussed with the participants. An exam takes roughly 2 – 3 hours and takes place in a climbing gym. Location to be communicated.

PRICE

a) KVB2 course + exam: €115,- for non KBF member, €100,- for KBF member, €90,- for KBF & LUAK members. Included are 3 evenings of 3hrs course + the exam moment + the actual KVB2 pass certificate. LUAK provides ropes and quickdraws for the course. Not included: gym entrance and personal climbing gear (see above).

b) KVB2 Exam only: €35,-. For KBF & LUAK members: €35,- . For those who only want to sign up for the exam moment. Included: the exam moment + the actual KVB2 pass certificate. LUAK can provide ropes and quickdraws for the course. Not included: gym entrance and personal climbing gear (see above), the courses, this is only the exam moment.

c) KVB1 Exam: €35,-. For KBF & LUAK members: €35,-. For those who need to do their KVB1 exam first, prior to the course. Included: the exam moment + the actual KVB1 pass certificate. Not included: gym entrance and personal climbing gear for indoor top roping. No courses, this is only an exam moment.

d) KVB2+ course after KVB2: price to be decided, no sign-up possibility yet. Probably price around €135 for 2 days.

DATES

TBD, Monday's or Wednesday's starting the week of February 10th

HOW TO SIGN UP?

Easy, just sign up with this link: https://forms.gle/CsW8vRqsLRwtuawv7

You suddenly can’t anymore? No problem, just send us an email or call to notify us and we’ll pay you back 100% if you contact us 24h prior to the start of the course or if you can’t due to force majeure. No additional cancellation fee. If you can’t attend every course evening, you still need to pay the full price.