climbing equipment

A wide range of equipment is used during climbing. The most popular types of climbing equipment are briefly described in this article. The article on protecting a climb describes equipment commonly used to protect a climber against the consequences of a fall.

A rock climber wearing equipment: A helmet, harness with attached rope, spring-loaded cams and tricams, nuts, quickdraws, and medical tape. Rope and climber's shoes

See also the Glossary of climbing terms for more equipment descriptions.

Rope, cord and webbing

See also: Rope, Webbing.

Climbing ropes typically consist of a core of long twisted fibres and an outer sheath of woven coloured fibres (referred to as kernmantle construction). Petzl - Gear & techniques for rock climbing, ice climbing. The core provides most of the tensile strength, while the sheath is a durable layer that protects the core and give the rope desirable handling characteristics. The ropes used for climbing can be divided into two classes: dynamic ropes and static ropes. Dynamic ropes have a certain amount of elasticity and are usually used as belay ropes. The elasticity reduces the maximum force experienced by both a climber and their equipment should they fall. Static ropes are not elastic, and are usually used for carrying or attaching equipment. It is also used for abseiling as it reduces bounciness and makes it easier for a person to descend.

Webbing is flat rope, that is rope without a core. Camping, backpacking, climbing gear and hiking equipmentSearch.

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