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Climbing Equipment Words
Climbers use a lot of equipment and have a lot of words to describe all that equipment. This is the place to find out about all the words for climbing equipment from aiders to webbing.
Aid Climbing
Definition of Aid Climbing, a climbing word for ascending cliffs using the aid of climbing gear.
Aiders
Definition of Aiders, a climbing equipment word for portable ladders for aid climbing.
Ascenders
Definition of Ascenders, a climbing equipment word for devices to climb a fixed rope.
ATC
Definition of ATC, a climbing equipment word for a belay device.
Belay Device
Definition of Belay Device, a climbing equipment word for hardware used for belaying and rappelling.
Bolt Hanger
Definition of Bolt Hanger, a climbing equipment word for a device which fastens to a bolt.
Bolt
Definition of Bolt, a climbing equipment word for an artificial anchor.
Cam
Definition of Cam, a climbing equipment word for an active protection device.
Camalots
Definition of Camalots, a climbing equipment word for cams made by Black Diamond.
Carabiner
Definition of Carabiner, a climbing equipment word for a metal link with a spring-loaded gate.
Chalk Bag
Definition of Chalk Bag, a climbing equipment word for a small sack for carrying chalk.
Chalk
Definition of Chalk, a climbing equipment word for magnesium carbonate for sweaty hands.
Cordelette
Definition of Cordelette, a climbing equipment word for a long length of rope for equalizing anchors.
Crampons
Definition of Crampons, a climbing equipment word for a frame of metal spikes attached to a boot.
Crash Pad
Definition of Crash Pad, a climbing equipment word for a thick mat to cushion bouldering falls.
Daisy Chain
Definition of Daisy Chain, climbing equipment words for a sling with sewn loops for clipping into gear.
Drill
Definition of Drill, a climbing equipment word for a device to bore a hole in rock.
Fifi Hook
Definition of Fifi Hook, a climbing equipment word for a temporary aid climbing attachment.
Friends
Definition of Friends, a climbing equipment word for cams made by Wild Country.
GriGri
Definition of GriGri, a climbing equipment word for an self-locking belay device made by Petzl.
Harness
Definition of Harness, a climbing equipment word for safety waist belt with leg loops.
Haul Bag
Definition of Haul Bag, a climbing equipment word for a large pack for hauling gear.
Headlamp
Definition of Headlamp, a climbing equipment word for a flashlight that fits on a climber's head.
Helmet
Definition of Helmet, a climbing equipment word for a plastic head cover for a climber's head.
Hexentric Nut
Definition of Hexentric Nut, a climbing equipment word for a 6-sided nut wedged in a crack for protection.
Hook
Definition of Hook, a climbing equipment word for a device to hang on edges when aid climbing.
Ice Axe
Definition of Ice Axe, a climbing equipment word for a shaft and ice pick for climbing ice and snow.
Ice Screw
Definition of Ice Screw, a climbing equipment word for a metal shaft placed in ice.
Jumars
Definition of Jumars, a climbing equipment word for Swiss device for ascending ropes.
Knifeblade
Definition of Knifeblade, a climbing equipment word for a super thin piton.
Locking Carabiner
Definition of Locking Carabiner, a climbing equipment word for a metal link that locks shut.
Lost Arrows
Definition of Lost Arrows, a climbing equipment word for wedge-shaped pitons.
Nut Tool
Definition of Nut Tool, climbing equipment words for a device which is used to clean stuck gear.
Nuts, Chocks, and Wired Nuts
Definition of Nuts, a climbing equipment word for metal devices wedged in cracks.
Pitons
Definition of Pitons, a climbing equipment word for metal spikes pounded into cracks for protection.
Portaledge
Definition of Portaledge, a climbing equipment word for a suspended sleeping cot.
Quickdraw
Definition of Quickdraw, a climbing equipment word for 2 carabiners attached by a sewn sling.
Rack
Definition of Rack, a climbing equipment word for a climber's equipment or the gear carried for a route.
Rappel Device
Definition of Rappel Device, a climbing equipment word for a metal device used for belaying and rappelling.
Rock Shoes
Definition of Rock Shoes, a climbing equipment word for specialized shoes made for rock climbing.
Rope Bag
Definition of Rope Bag, a climbing equipment word for a tarp that keeps a rope clean.
Rope
Definition of Rope, a climbing equipment word for a length of long cord used for climbing protection.
RPs
Definition of Rps, a climbing equipment word for micro-nuts for wedging in cracks.
SLCDs
Definition of SLCDs, a climbing equipment word for cams.
Slings
Definition of Slings, a climbing equipment word for either sewn or tied pieces of tubular webbing.
Static Rope
Definition of Static Rope, a climbing equipment word for a rope that doesn't stretch.
Stoppers
Definition of Stoppers, a climbing equipment word for a wedge-shaped nut made by Black Diamond.
Webbing
Definition of Webbing, a climbing equipment word for flat or tubular nylon tape used for slings.
Étriers
Definition of Étriers, a climbing equipment word for webbing ladders for aid climbing.