Author: Richard Legg.

Everyone knows that roulette is a game based on chance rather than skill. However, this knowledge has driven many people to think that hints and tips are useless in this game, since skill isn’t a factor whether you win or lose. This is simply not true at all. There are still several tips that you can use to improve the way you play and approach the game, which can lead to more wins for you. I’ve prepared a few of the the most important ones:

Pick European roulette – Most of the online casinos nowadays offer players a choice of both American and European roulette. Some land-based casinos are getting in on the act, too. So what’s the better choice? European roulette’s wheel has only one zero slot, while the American wheel has two zero slots. Now, it’s a better choice for you to pick the European wheel, because the single zero slot means that the house advantage is cut back to almost half, as compared to the American version. The smaller house advantage means a bigger chance for you to win.

Know your bets – Never bet on the single numbers if you can help it. They are cursed with probably the worst odds in all the casino games today. The house advantage on single number bets is so huge that it is actually rare to see a player win. And if someone actually wins, it’s usually after a sizable amount of bets was placed and lost before the winning bet came up. Pick the smart bets; those are the ones that pay out as close to even money as possible, because they have the smallest house advantage in the game.

Playing for fun, not for profit – Yes, I know that you’re playing roulette not for your health, but because you want to win some money (or a lot of it). But the logic behind this is that playing for fun means you are more relaxed and comfortable with what is going on at the table, so you are more likely to make good decisions that will affect your game. If you’re only playing for money, you will become stressed out sooner or later, which means more foolish mistakes in the long run. If you’re looking to play roulette as a means of livelihood, I strongly advise you to stop right there. Roulette should be played as a game, not as a source of income.

Set your bankroll – This one follows the last tip I gave you. And this counts not only for roulette, but for all other gambling games you play. Set aside an amount of money that you are prepared to gamble with, and never play more than that. If you lose your money, you were prepared for it anyway. But if you play more than what you initially set, you’ll soon see yourself chasing after your money and incurring even more losses in the bargain.

Set aside your winnings – It’s always a good idea to set aside your winnings, no matter how big or small they may be. Play with just your set budget, and don’t touch your winnings at all. This way, you’ll still have some money left even if you lose your set budget. But if you play with your winnings as well and you lose them all, you go home with absolutely nothing in your pocket. Think about it: walking away with a little something is better than walking away with nothing.

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Author: Chris Haycock.

When considering a belay, a belay test should always be conducted. So as to ensure the belay positions stability and security, and ability to support a fall by the climber.

In order to do this the belayer will route their safety line to an anchor point, and then position themselves for a mechanical or body belay. The belayer will then shout “On Belay Test”.

The climber will respond “Testing” and proceeds to test the belay with three separate tests. The climber faces sideways to the vertical rock, with the guide hand closest to the rock leading to the belayer. The climbing rope is routed under the buttocks, and the brake hand is placed in the hollow portion of the opposite (guide hand side) hip.

The climber then takes all slack out of the rope between the climber and the belayer, and sits down with approximately a third of their bodyweight. Following this the climber removes the additional slack created by their bodyweight and sits down using approximately two-thirds of their bodyweight.

Finally the climber then removes all remaining slack out of the rope and sits down using all their bodyweight. The climber then springs up and out of the belay test stance, allowing the rope to go slack.

The belayer feels the rope slacken, and if satisfied with the belay position, will shout “Climb”. The climber should respond with “Up Rope”, or “Climbing”. After detaching their safety line and is prepared to climb.

To recap briefly some of the main points of belaying, try to bear in mind the following. (For a more detailed explanation check out my previous articles on belaying).

Determine the guide and brake hands. The rope runs from the climber through the belayers guide hand, around the belay mechanism (body or mechanical), and to the brake hand. Ensure the rope slide smoothly. NEVER RELEASE THE BRAKE HAND FROM THE CLIMBING ROPE UNTIL THE CLIMBER IS ATTACHED TO AN ANCHOR.

Ensure the remainder of the rope is laid out so it can run freely through the brake hand. Gloves may be advisable when belaying to reduce friction on the hands and rope burns, these can easily get infected.

Make sure the rope doesn’t run over sharp rock edges (padding may be required).

Anticipate the climbers needs by keeping alert to their movements. Avoid letting too much slack develop in the rope through constant use of the guide hand. Keep all slack out of the rope leading to the climber, you will then be aware of their movements and be ready if required. Don’t take up slack too quickly, you could throw the climber off balance. When taking up slack, bring the brake hand just behind the guide hand. This will allow the brake hand to slide back and remain constantly on the rope..

Just a few practise sessions will make you a competent belayer and a much safer climber. Safe climbers enjoy their climbing more.

About the Author:
Chris Haycock is an information publisher, one of whose many hobbies is climbing. With recurring knee problems, including one replacement, making it no longer possible to physically climb, he spends a lot of time researching resources to help other climbers. For details of one amazing resource, go to http://www.climbingknowledge.com