rock climbing safety

Question
I am unsure whether or not you can use gear loops on a harness to tie into an anchor? how can i get further information from the web on this specific topic? I am taking a class before I climb. My freind and I disagree ---he says one can use the gear loops as a primary tie in to an anchor. my dad says its deadly to clip into gear loops and that they only hold about 6 pounds----

Answer
I would say that it is best to tie your anchor into your belay loop. However there is certain situations where climbers have used their gear loop for an achor, but most books and guide lines tell you not to. You can find more information on the SPA (single pitch award)website. They should give a detailed information sheet that will tell you how you can safely practice your climbing, by following their regulations. These regulations are what every climber will be following and they definatly are the best way to learn safe practice while climbing.
   Also i would suggest typing 'belaying off an anchor' into google and seeing what comes up. Either that or you could try to look at some pictures on googles images and see how other climbers set up their anchors.
I hope i have helped. Good Luck and anything else i can help with i will be glad to.
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