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74:care of climbing equipment

Suggested answers

Task A

  1. d. a. & b. above
  2. d. all of the above
  3. d. a. & b. above
  4. b. dirt or grit can be ground into the rope’s core & cause damage
  5. j. all of the above
  6. d. can support the weight of an 22-seater mini-bus
  7. a. even minor impacts can (reputedly) cause hairline cracks that may only be visible through a microscope
  8. d. (unless otherwise instructed) clip crabs, 8s, etc. to harness & hang it up or place it where it is safe
  9. b. people’s safety depends on the equipment not failing due to it being carelessly treated
  10. b. offer to help pack up gear & carry it back to the trailer/shed, etc.

Task B

1) figure 8 descendeur figure 8 descendeur
2) screwgate karabiner (aka screwgate, crab, biner) screwgate karabiner
3) sticht plate belay device sticht plate belay device
4) snaplink karabiner snaplink karabiner

 

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