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Climbing equipment


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/
Climbing shoes
( Klatresko Kletterschuh )

Snug-fitting shoes with high-friction rubber soles and carefully designed edges that allow climbers to stand on tiny footholds
HMS Karabiners
( Låsekarabiner (HMS) HMS Verschlusskarabiner )

The Screw feature allows the karabinier not to open accidently.
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
Allcord
( Rebsnor Reepschnüre )

Allcord is used for many different functions when climbing in the mountains or on the glacier tours. It is a principle of an additional short piece of rope.
The standard for mountain tours are 3 pieces of the length 1,2,4 meters.
Figure 8
( Abseil achter 8 Tal (Abseil/Achter/Abseilbremse) )

The Figure 8 is used for rappelling and as a safety equipment when climbing
screw karabiner
( Skrue karabin (HMS) Verschlusskarabiner )

Screw carbines is a carbines is equipped with a screw loch to ensure that carbines shutter does not open by accident. The difference between an HMS carbines and normal screw carbines is that it is not as wide.
Nutter
( Klemmkeilentferner Kileudtager )

The main function of the Nutter help release walnuts, so they be removed back out of the rock
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.
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.
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/
Twin Ropes
( Zwillingsseile Twinreb )

Twin ropes must only be used in pairs and are
clipped together into each piece of protection,
as with single rope technique (Twin
rope technique). The two ropes offer redundancy
and thus, increased safety in the
case of shock loading over a sharp edge. They
are therefore especially suited for alpine
climbing or demanding routes where retreat
may be necessary.		Reference
http://www.mammut.ch/
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/
Climbing helmet
( Klatrehjelm Kletterhelm )

A climbing helmet is used to protect your head from falling stones when you are doing climbing
Chest Strap
( Brustgurt inkl. Einbindebandschlinge Bryst sele )

The Chest Strap is optional equipment and can only be used in conjunction with a normal climbing harness. The Chest strap can give you an advantage if you are caring a heavy backpack because better balance in case of a fall. If you should use a chest strap or not is heavily discussed by the different Alpin clubs
Technical Friend
( Friends (Technical) Friends (Technical) )

A spring-load camming device (SLCD) which comes in a variety of sizes to fit a variety of crack widths. Friends, the first camming devices, were invented by Yosemite climber Ray Jardine in the late 1970s to protect the valley’s smooth-sided cracks.

Via ferrata set
( Klettersteigset Via Ferrata Set )

A Via ferrata set secures hikers or mountain climbers against falling. It consists of a rope on the harness, and two snap hooks from which at least one can be attached to the via ferrata wire. In addition, it consists of a braking device in the form of a perforated plate that slows the fall by dynamic friction when the rope passage through and avoids a hard fall.
Allcord as safety Precautions by rappelling
( Rebschnur (Hintersicherung /Prusik ) für abseilen Rebsnor som sikkerhedsforanstaltninger ved rappell )

If the rope use to brake is released accidentally, the figure 8 looses its breaking power. Therefore, one should always use an Allcord as safety Precautions
Hexentric (Walnuts)
( Klemkiler Klemmkeile )

The Hexentric (Walnut) is placed in a crack or clamped in the rock so a carabineer be attach and the rope can be clicked in.