Movement Belay Certification Vocabulary Development 3

Question 1

What is a 'munter hitch' in belay vocabulary?

Accepted Answer

A friction hitch tied on a locking carabiner that can be used for belaying or rappelling

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A knot used only to join two ropes

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A mechanical belay device brand

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A knot used to attach a harness to the rope

Question 2

In equipment vocabulary, what distinguishes 'soft goods' from 'hard goods'?

Accepted Answer

Soft goods are textile-based (ropes, slings, harnesses); hard goods are metal (carabiners, devices)

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Soft goods are cheaper; hard goods are expensive

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Soft goods are for top-rope; hard goods are for lead

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Soft goods expire faster than hard goods

Question 3

What does 'redundancy' mean as a core safety vocabulary term in climbing?

Accepted Answer

Having two independent systems so a single failure does not cause catastrophe

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Having extra gear that you do not use

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Repeating safety checks multiple times

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Using doubled ropes on every route

Question 4

The command 'Slack' from a climber means the belayer should:

Accepted Answer

Feed out additional rope to reduce tension

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Stop feeding rope immediately

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Lower the climber one meter

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Tighten the system and prepare to hold

Question 5

In movement terminology, what is 'stemming'?

Accepted Answer

Pressing outward with both feet on opposing walls or features to create upward force

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Planting both feet on the same foothold

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Grabbing the rope with both hands

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Climbing with the body flat against the wall

Question 6

What is a 'crux' in climbing route vocabulary?

Accepted Answer

The most difficult move or section on a route

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The start of the route

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The final anchor at the top

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A type of handhold used on overhangs

Question 7

What does 'kN' (kilonewton) measure in climbing gear vocabulary?

Accepted Answer

Force strength ratings on hardware and software gear

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Rope length in metric units

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The weight of a carabiner in grams

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The number of falls a device can hold