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2. Glossary of climbing terms - Wikipedia

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   A A-grade Also aid climbing grade. The technical difficulty grading system for aid climbing (both for "original" and an adapted version for "new wave"), which goes: A0, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5 and up to A6 (for "new wave"). See C-grade. Abalakov thread Abalakov thread Also V-thread. A type of anchor used in abseiling especially in winter and in ice climbing. ABD Also assisted braking device. A term ...

3. Anchor (climbing) - Wikipedia

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   A load-sharing (or load-distributing) anchor is a system consisting of two or more individual anchors which join together at a main anchor point to form an anchoring system. This configuration is a way to introduce redundancy and increase strength, typically for a belay anchor.

4. Taut-line hitch - Wikipedia

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   The taut-line hitch is an adjustable loop knot for use on lines under tension. It is useful when the length of a line will need to be periodically adjusted in order to maintain tension. It is made by tying a rolling hitch around the standing part after passing around an anchor object. Tension is maintained by sliding the hitch to adjust the ...

5. Sling (climbing) - Wikipedia

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   Slings can be used as improvised "personal anchor system" attaching climber directly to anchors [2] Slings can be used as improvised retreat anchor used in mountaineering or alpine environment, to prevent leaving behind more expensive equipment [2] Other possible uses include: as improvised gear sling; as improvised etrier or aider

6. Munter hitch - Wikipedia

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   A belay system incorporating the Munter hitch is the same as any other belay system, which incorporates a belayer to tend the rope and an anchor, which secures the belay system and belayer. There are several advantages to the Munter hitch. It requires no additional hardware other than a carabiner.

7. Rock-climbing equipment - Wikipedia

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   UIAA-certified twin ropes. Rock-climbing equipment is broadly classed as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). [7] The International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (known as the UIAA) was an important early body—and the only body pre-1995—in setting standards for climbing equipment.

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9. Category:Climbing equipment - Wikipedia

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