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2. Dynamic rope - Wikipedia

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   A dynamic rope is a specially constructed, somewhat elastic rope used primarily in rock climbing, ice climbing, and mountaineering. This elasticity, or stretch, is the property that makes the rope dynamic —in contrast to a static rope that has only slight elongation under load.

3. Static rope - Wikipedia

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   A static climbing rope. A static rope is a low-elongation rope that is designed to stretch minimally when placed under load, typically less than 5%. In contrast, a dynamic rope is designed to stretch up to 40%. [1] Static ropes have a wide variety of uses, for instance in fire rescue operations [2] and caving. [3]

4. Kernmantle rope - Wikipedia

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   Static ropes are designed to allow relatively little stretch, which is most useful for applications such as hauling and rappelling. Dynamic rope is used to belay climbers, and is designed to stretch under a heavy load to absorb the shock of a fallen climber. Dynamic ropes manufactured for climbing are tested by the UIAA. A test of "single ...

5. Climbing rope - Wikipedia

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   The main strength of the rope is in the core, and the sheath of the rope represents only a small fraction of the overall strength of the rope. Climbing ropes can be classified into three categories according to their elasticity: static, semi-static, and dynamic ropes.

6. Glossary of climbing terms - Wikipedia

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   dynamic rope An elastic climbing rope that softens falls to some extent and absorbs the energy of heavy loads. Compare static rope. [29] dyno In rock climbing, a dynamic jump or leap to grab an out-of-reach hold; failure to grab the hold will usually result in a fall. See also paddling and campusing. [1] [2] [43]

7. Big wall climbing - Wikipedia

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   Fixed or static rope systems. A distinctive aspect of big wall climbing is the additional static fixed rope (or tag-line) that is used by the non-lead climber to ascend the route (using ascenders), and by both climbers to haul up their equipment in haul bags; a longer 60–70-metre (200–230 ft) length rope is standard for big walls. [3] [18] [19]