Climbing grades, gear, and common hold and technique terms for beginner climbers.
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- What is the '5' in a 5.9 climbing grade?
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Rock climbing grade class- What grading system is used for boulder problems?
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V-scale, such as V0, V1, V2- In climbing grades, does higher difficulty mean easier or harder?
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Harder- What climbing grade range is typical for beginners?
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5.5 to 5.7- What is a carabiner?
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Metal clip that connects rope and gear to anchors- What does a belay device do?
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Creates friction to control and manage rope movement- What are quickdraws?
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Short slings with carabiners at both ends, clipped to bolts- What is a climbing harness?
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Equipment worn around waist and legs to attach safely to rope- What is climbing chalk used for?
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Powder that reduces moisture and improves hand grip- What feature of climbing shoes helps your climbing?
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Sticky rubber soles for better rock traction- What does a climbing helmet protect you from?
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Falling rock and impact injuries- What is an anchor point?
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Fixed location where climbing equipment attaches for safety- What are bolts in climbing?
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Permanent metal anchors drilled into rock faces- What is the crux of a climbing route?
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The most difficult section or move on the climb- What is a jug hold?
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A large hold shaped like a jug handle, easy to grip
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