AREA :
Short length of rope approx. 75/80° on top rope.
DESCRIPTION :
Start from the position of the triangle with he axe placed at face height. From this position, place the other axe higher and to the side in regards to the first one. Lift up the feet by taking steps (the first foot moved should be the one opposite the side of the highest tool), returning thereafter to the starting position (fig.96 to 101).
Using this type of progression one does not return to the basic balanced position, (in a triangle) arm extended.
As seen before in the proceeding exercises, moving the lower limbs should be proceeded by displacing the hips, and followed with as much smoothness as possible. Using this method, even very steep pitches can be climbed quickly and without excessive fatigue. The traditional method (axes at the same height) requires a greater number of swings and a greater physical demand.
VARIATION :
When it is difficult to position one's feet in a triangle, it is interesting to use the corresponding foot and principal hand (higher) only for balance. In this case the final position is not actually the out of balance triangle so to speak, because the effective weight supporting parts are numbered of two : the highest arm and the opposite leg, the other leg is used only for balance.
The center of gravity is obtained by the weight supporting foot (placed crampon) and balance is obtained by the axis between the arm, hips and leg (fig.102 to 106).
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