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2. Rock-climbing equipment - Wikipedia

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   Stick clips (or "clip sticks") are long poles with a quickdraw at one end which can be clipped into the first bolt of a sport climbing route by a climber standing on the ground; avoids the risk of a ground-fall before clipping into the first piece of protection. [46] [38]

3. Spring-loaded camming device - Wikipedia

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   A spring-loaded camming device (also SLCD, cam or friend) is a piece of rock climbing or mountaineering protection equipment. It consists of two, three, or four cams mounted on a common axle or two adjacent axles, so that pulling on the axle forces the cams to spread further apart. It is then attached to a sling and carabiner at the end of the ...

4. 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 ...

5. List of climbing knots - Wikipedia

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   One can be used to quickly secure a person's position to correct problems with equipment; two can be used as a method of ascending a rope. Blake's hitch: Blake's hitch is widely used in tree climbing applications. The knot can be slid up and down a line manually, but when loaded, it sticks securely.

6. Breastplate (tack) - Wikipedia

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   Therefore, the breastcollar is sometimes preferred on cross-country. The hunting breastplate also tends to have a restrictive effect on the shoulder, even when correctly fitted. Additionally, a hunting breastplate may cause the tree points of a poorly fitting saddle to dig into the sides of the horse's withers, creating rubs and great discomfort.

7. The Most Incompatible Zodiac Signs That Should Never, Ever ...

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   But Aquarius offers a refreshing contrast to Scorpio’s intensity and together, they bring out the best in both signs . 9. Sagittarius Most Incompatible Matches for Dating (November 22 - December 21)