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2. Lead climbing - Wikipedia

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   Lead climbing (or leading) is a technique in rock climbing where the 'lead climber' clips their rope to the climbing protection as they ascend a pitch of the climbing route, while their 'second' (or 'belayer') remains at the base of the route belaying the rope to protect the 'lead climber' in the event that they fall. The term is used to ...

3. Rock climbing - Wikipedia

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   Top rope climbing is not free climbing or lead climbing, however, it is a popular way for beginners to start rock climbing, and to build up their strength and confidence to lead climb. [ 66 ] [ 67 ] Top rope solo climbing .

4. Lead (tack) - Wikipedia

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   The lead shank consists of a lead, usually a flat line, with a chain end, or, less often, thin nylon or rope. The chain end ranges from 18 to 30 inches (46 to 76 cm) long and has a snap or clip on the end that attaches to the halter, and a ring on the other end that is attached to the lead line. [ 2 ]

5. Rope - Wikipedia

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   Rope may be constructed of any long, stringy, fibrous material (e.g., rattan, a natural material), but generally is constructed of certain natural or synthetic fibres. [1] [2] [3] Synthetic fibre ropes are significantly stronger than their natural fibre counterparts, they have a higher tensile strength, they are more resistant to rotting than ropes created from natural fibres, and they can be ...

6. Rock-climbing equipment - Wikipedia

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   The rope is hung prior to the climb from the anchor point at the top, typically by carabiners, slings, or cord, or some combination thereof. [2] Sport climbing, and its competition lead climbing variant, adds quickdraws that are clipped into the pre-drilled on-site bolts while the climber is lead climbing the route. No additional climbing ...

7. Glossary of climbing terms - Wikipedia

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   A form of climbing in which a lead climber clips their belay rope into protection equipment as they ascend. [1] [2] lead climber. Also leader. The individual ascending the route in lead climbing; the other person is the belayer. [1] [2] leader fall A lead climber fall while lead climbing; will be at least twice the distance to the last piece of ...