Climbing

Climbing

A sport to climb up mountains (usually with steep cliffs) or walls with one's hands and feet.

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On belay

Sports; Climbing

What a climber calls when they are ready to be belayed. Replied to with Belay on.

Edging

Sports; Climbing

Using the edge of the climbing shoe on a foothold. In the absence of footholds, smearing is used.

Lock-off

Sports; Climbing

Using tendon strength to support weight on a hand hold without tiring muscles too much.

Chalk

Sports; Climbing

A compound used to improve grip by absorbing sweat. It is actually gymnastics chalk, usually magnesium carbonate. Its use is controversial in some areas.

Dynamic rope

Sports; Climbing

A slightly elastic rope that softens falls to some extent. Also tend to be damaged less severely by heavy loads. Compare with static rope.

On-sight

Sports; Climbing

A clean ascent, with no prior practise or beta.

A move used to surmount a ledge or feature in the rock in the absence of any useful holds directly above. It involves pushing down on a ledge or feature instead of pulling down. In ice climbing, a ...