Movement Belay Certification Vocabulary Development 2

Question 1

In belay terminology, what does the command 'Take' signal to the belayer?

Accepted Answer

Hold the rope taut so the climber can rest on it

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Pull in all available slack immediately

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Lower the climber to the ground

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Feed rope out quickly for a dynamic move

Question 2

What is a 'dynamic belay' in movement climbing contexts?

Accepted Answer

Allowing slight controlled rope movement during a fall to reduce peak impact force

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Using a motorized belay device

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Feeding rope very quickly during a lead fall

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Keeping the rope completely static at all times

Question 3

The term 'PBUS' describes the correct hand sequence for belaying. What does the 'B' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Brake

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Balance

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Bind

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Buffer

Question 4

What does 'soft catch' mean in lead belaying vocabulary?

Accepted Answer

A gentle, shock-absorbing belay during a leader fall

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Using a padded belay glove

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Catching the rope before the climber weights it

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Lowering the climber very slowly

Question 5

In climbing rope vocabulary, what is 'rope drag'?

Accepted Answer

Friction created as rope runs through multiple pieces of protection at angles

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The weight of the rope itself

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A worn-out section of rope

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The belayer pulling rope too fast

Question 6

What is the 'fall factor' in climbing safety vocabulary?

Accepted Answer

The ratio of fall distance to rope length in the system

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The angle at which the climber hits the wall

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The number of falls allowed per session

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The speed at which a climber falls

Question 7

What does the term 'clipping' refer to in lead climbing vocabulary?

Accepted Answer

Attaching the lead rope to a protection bolt or quickdraw

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Trimming excess rope ends

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Securing the belay device to the harness

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Connecting two ropes together