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2. Ascender (climbing) - Wikipedia

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   An ascender is a device (usually mechanical) used for directly ascending, or for facilitating protection, with a fixed rope when climbing on steep mountain terrain. A form introduced in the 1950s became so popular it began the term "Jumar" for the device, and the verb "to jumar" to describe its use in ascending.

3. Single-rope technique - Wikipedia

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   Selecting the best position for bolts needs particular care, the aim often being to achieve a Y-shaped rope hang between two bolts on opposite walls. This technique can help to prevent the rope from coming in contact with the rock, shares the load between the two belays, and reduces the shock load should one fail (in comparison with the use of ...

4. Can You Really Use An Ascender As A Belay Device? These ... - AOL

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   Greetings from the Philippines! I was horrified the other day when I chanced upon these climbers belaying with an ascender. I gave them my best advice because I thought there was about to be a ...

5. Self-locking device - Wikipedia

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   A Gibbs-style ascender. The next level of device development improved on the locking limitations of the prusik sling by utilizing a cam that is activated by the climber's body moving down to rotate the simple grab cam inside a rigid frame. The climber's harness is directly attached to the cam and the frame encapsulates the rope.

6. Fixed rope - Wikipedia

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   In climbing and mountaineering, a fixed-rope (or fixed-line) is the practice of installing networks of in-situ anchored static climbing ropes on climbing routes to assist any following climbers (and porters) to ascend more rapidly—and with less effort—by using mechanical aid devices called ascenders.

7. Petzl Croll - Wikipedia

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   A Petzl Croll with the gate closed, open and with a rope locked in place. A Petzl Croll is an ascending device [1] used in caving and industrial rope access made by the French company Petzl.

8. Tree climbing - Wikipedia

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   Tree climbing is a recreational or functional activity consisting of ascending and moving around in the crowns of trees. A rope , helmet , and harness can be used to increase the safety of the climber.

9. 20 Best Climbing Plants for Your Garden - AOL

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