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Alpine tour equipment


Double ropes
( Halbseil Halv reb )

Half ropes (8-9 mm) can, in contrast to twin ropes, used to secure two behind comingclimbers and can be mounted separately and in belay. They are slightly heavier than twin ropes. The standard fall test is performed with a 55-kg weight on the single string.		Reference
http://en.wikipedia.org/
Gaiters
( Gamasche Gamacher )

Gaiters are garments worn over the shoe and lower pant leg, and used primarily to prevent snow and water to enter your boot
Bivouac sack
( Biwaksack Bivuak sæk )

A bivouac sack (also known as a bivy sack, bivvy bag, bivi bag or just bivy) is an extremely small, lightweight, waterproof and windproff shelter
Crampons Mountaineering Boots (Class D)
( Steigeisenfeste Bergschuhe Bjergbestignings Støvler for Steigeisen )

Fully crampon boots have mostly fixed to the shoe-mounted lever breakpoints for bonds, similar to ski bindings.
Climbing Harness
( Klatreseler Klettergurt )

A climbing harness is a piece of equipment used in certain types of rock-climbing, abseiling or other activities requiring the use of ropes to provide access and/or safety. A harness is used to secure a person to a piece of rope or an anchor point.		Reference
http://en.wikipedia.org/
Ice Axes
( Isøkse Eispickel )

Walking and general mountaineering axes are used to cut steps, climb easy snow and ice, prevent a slip, and to affect self arrest should you slip.
Crampons
( Steigeisen Steigeisen )

Crampons are outdoor footwear that include pointed metal parts and are worn on boots to provide traction on snow and ice.
Single ropes
( Einfachseile Helreb (Enkeltreb) )

Single ropes are the most common type of
ropes used. Depending upon diameter and
length they can be used for most conditions.
The main advantage is simple handling. A disadvantage
is that only routes up to a half rope
length high, with subsequent lowering or rappelling,
can be climbed.		Reference
http://www.mammut.ch/
Slings
( Bandschlinge Slynge )

A sling or runner is an item of climbing equipment consisting of a tied or sewn loop of webbing that can be wrapped around sections of rock, tied to other pieces of equipment.
Ice screw
( Isskrue Eisschrauben )

An ice screw is a screw used to protect a climb over steep ice or for setting up a crevasse rescue system.		Reference
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_screw
Equipment for Glacier tours
( Ausrüstung für Gletcher-touren Udstyr til Gletsjer ture )

1 Rope (Single), 50 m
1 Climbing Harness, possibly combined with chest harness
3 Screw locking carabineers (HMS),
2 carabineers
3 static cords, 6 mm, 1/3/3 m
1 Sling, 120 cm
1 Ice Screw, 21 cm
1 Tibloc Ascender
Quick draws
( Karabiner Expressset/ Express Karabiner /Exe )

Carbines are used to make a secure connection between the climbing rope and safety point of a climbing wall or mountain side
HMS Karabiners
( Låsekarabiner (HMS) HMS Verschlusskarabiner )

The Screw feature allows the karabinier not to open accidently.
Tibloc ascender
( Tibloc Seilklemme TIBLOC Rebklemme )

A ultra-lightweight ascender can be used to build hauling systems or as a Prusik-replacement in self-rescue situations.