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  2. Butterfly loop - Wikipedia

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    The butterfly loop, also known as lineman's loop, butterfly knot, alpine butterfly knot and lineman's rider, is a knot used to form a fixed loop in the middle of a rope. Tied in the bight , it can be made in a rope without access to either of the ends; this is a distinct advantage when working with long climbing ropes.

  3. Utility pole - Wikipedia

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    [citation needed] Linemen may use climbing spikes called gaffs to ascend wooden poles without steps on them. In the UK, boots fitted with steel loops that go around the pole (known as "Scandinavian Climbers") are also used for climbing poles. In the US, linemen use bucket trucks for the vast majority of poles that are accessible by vehicle.

  4. 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.

  5. Wes Schweitzer is the Jets' 325-pound offensive lineman ... - AOL

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    He uses climbing to stay in shape in the offseason for football and regularly posts videos and pictures of his rock-scaling adventures on social media. “I love it,” Jets offensive line coach ...

  6. Tyrolean traverse - Wikipedia

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    In climbing, a Tyrolean traverse is a technique that enables climbers to cross a void between two fixed points, such as between a headland a detached rock pillar (e.g. a sea stack), or between two points that enable the climbers to cross over an obstacle such as chasm or ravine, or over a fast moving river. [1]

  7. Early signing period live updates: 2025 commits, rankings for ...

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    Texas got off to a strong start on Wednesday, securing three of its highest-ranked recruits in No. 1-ranked safety Jonah Williams, No. 4 receiver Kaliq Lockett and No. 4 defensive lineman Landon ...

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