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Glossary of Terms
Belayer - a person who secures the rope and provides a safe climbing experience for the climber Belay on - refers to the belayer's response to the climber who is preparing to mount the wall Boulder - means to climb the horizontal wall Bouldering wall - refers to the horizontal climbing wall Carabiner - A metal hook similar to a padlock that is used to attach a climber to the climbing rope Climb - refers to the question the climber asks the belayer before mounting the wall Climb on - the response of the belayer to the climber if the belayer is ready for the climb to begin Descent - the climb down Elevation - the height above the earth's surface Figure 8 knot - the knot tied to secure the climber to the rope Grigri - a metal device that allows the climbing rope to move in only one direction so that it acts as a brake if the climber should slip Harness - refers to the safety gear a climber wears around the bottom and thighs made of nylon webbing which is adjustable to fit snuggly to the climber, so the climber can be attached safely to the climbing rope Helmet - a protective gear for the head Hold - the location on the rock face or wall face where the climber puts his hands and/or feet to assist in the ascent On Belay - the first question the climber asks as he or she prepares to climb Rope - the safety equipment that connects the climber to the belayer Take - the climber's words that signal to the belayer that he or she is ready to come down from the climb |
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