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2. Rock-climbing equipment - Wikipedia

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   Climbing chalk is widely used by rock climbers to help absorb moisture on their hands; [20] the chalk is kept in a "chalk bag" that is hung around the waist area. US boulderer John Gill is largely credited with introducing "gymnastic chalk" to climbing in the 1950s (he was a gymnast himself). [39]

3. Climbing equipment - Wikipedia

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   Climbing equipment refers to a broad range of manufactured gear that is used in the activity or sport of climbing. [1] Notable groups include: Alpine climbing equipment as is used in alpine climbing and mountaineering; Deep-water soloing equipment as is used in deep-water soloing; Ice climbing equipment as is used in ice climbing and mixed climbing

4. Bouldering - Wikipedia

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   Bouldering is a form of rock climbing that is performed on small rock formations or artificial rock walls without the use of ropes or harnesses.While bouldering can be done without any equipment, most climbers use climbing shoes to help secure footholds, chalk to keep their hands dry and to provide a firmer grip, and bouldering mats to prevent injuries from falls.

5. Glossary of climbing terms - Wikipedia

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   chalk bag Chalk and chalk bag A hand-sized holder for climbing chalk that is carried on a chalk belt or clipped to a harness. chest harness Type of harness that also covers the upper body to help prevent a rotation in any fall; particularly used when the climber is carrying a heavy pack, or is climbing in an area with crevasses. chest jam

6. Category:Climbing equipment - Wikipedia

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   Rock-climbing equipment; A. Abseil rack; Aider; Anchor (climbing) Ascender (climbing) Assisted braking device; ... Chalk bag; Climbing chalk; Climbing gym; Climbing ...

7. Deep-water soloing - Wikipedia

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   Like free solo climbing DWS needs very little climbing equipment outside of the chalk bag and rock climbing shoes. A number of additional items of equipment have become common amongst DWS climbers, including: [17] Bench seats/ladders.