fall factor
GüvenlikRatio of the height (h) a climber falls to the rope length (l) available to absorb the energy of a fall.
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Ratio of the height (h) a climber falls to the rope length (l) available to absorb the energy of a fall.
A peak that appears to be the pinnacle of the mountain but upon reaching, it turns out the summit is higher (and further ahead).
A belay device or descender that is shaped like the number eight.
A knot commonly used to tie in a climber's harness to the climbing rope.
An advanced climbing technique in which the climber hooks a leg over the opposite arm (which needs to be in a good handhold), and then pushes down wit...
A variation of the figure-four move where the "same-side" leg is used instead of the "opposite" leg.
Training equipment used to build finger strength. See also hangboard.
A type of jam using the fingers in a crack.
The first successful ascent of a new route by any means, including aid climbing (i.e. not via free climbing).
The first female to complete a free ascent of a route that has already had an FFA.
The first ascent of a new route without aid, following the free climbing criteria of a redpoint.
A type of jam using the hand.
Tehlikeli bölümlerde kalıcı olarak sabitlenmiş ip.
A rock-climbing technique where a leg is held in a position to maintain balance, rather than to support weight, often to prevent a barn-door.
A thin slab of rock detached from the main face offering a hold, although it may become detached.
The tearing of skin and flesh due to friction with sharp or rough surfaces.
To ascend a route on the first attempt, but having obtained beta; with no beta, it is an on-sight.
The French grade system for bouldering, which goes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6A, 6B, 6C, 7A, 7B, 7C, .... , to 9A; with the American V-grade system, is the most...
A technique of jamming the foot into a large crack by twisting so that the heel and toes touch the sides.
A mountain summit that exceeds 14,000 feet (4,300 m), particularly one in the contiguous United States.