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How can a mountain climber test a rope to be sure it will support him as the climbs the mountain?
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∙ 15y ago
The climber can test it by first securing himself otherwise, then applying all of his weight to the rope.
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What happens to the rope after the last mountain climber has got down?
The rope's contract is vague on several points.
What is a Hindu rope climber called?
a Fakir is a Hindu rope climber
Why does a rope climber pull downward on the rope to move upward?
The climber is actually pulling downwards on the rope. S/he is trying to pull the rope down or out of the ceiling but cannot do so. If you think of the climber just hanging there the rope has a tension upwards to counter the weight of the climber. If you are to move up then equilibrium must be broken and the net force on the climber must be up so the rope pulls the climber upwards. Of course, this pull is to do with action and reaction but the effect is the same.
5 letter word for climbs a rope?
shins
Which of these is a technique in which a climber uses a rope for a controlled descent?
Rappelling
Which of these is technique in which a climber uses a rope for controlled descent?
rappelling
What happens to the figure on the mountaintop?
The parachutist on the mountaintop remains there for most of the book. When Simon climbs the mountain, he untangles the rope of the parachute, and when Simon is killed, the wind blows the parachutist out to sea.
Which of these pieces of equipment might a new rock climber purchase?
A rope.
Which of theses is a technique in which a climber uses a rope for a controlled descent?
Rappelling
When top-roping is used how long should the rope be in order to protect the climber throughout the climb?
The rope should be more than twice the length of the climb. The length of the climb is the maximum distance that the belayer is going to be from the climber.
What is the difference between dynamic and static climbing rope?
Dynamic climbing rope stretches when it is loaded, so for a climber this means that when he falls, the rope will stretch a little as weight is applied, making a fall softer and safer. A static climbing rope does not stretch and has its advantages in situations where you need a rope that does not stretch or give, such as rappelling or caving use. A static rope should not be used by climbers who are lead climbing because taking a fall on a static rope can lead to serious injury to the climber or even cause the rope to snap as it does not properly absorb the force it needs to cushion a fall.
What are pitons?
According to answers.com, a piton is: "A metal spike fitted at one end with an eye for securing a rope and driven into rock or ice as a support in mountain climbing."
