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- It is metal and has 2 holes in it to put the rope through.
- It is used to control the speed of the rope when lowering the climber
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HELMET
- This is a piece of equipment.
- It can protect us from falling rocks.
- It protects your head and has a strap under the chin.
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HARNESS
- This is a piece of equipment.
- It is like a belt with two leg loops.
- You tie the rope to it and sit in it when you are being lowered.
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ROPE
- This is a piece of equipment.
- It’s often 50m long with a diameter of 11 mm.
- It is very strong and holds us if we fall off
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- ROCKS/NUTS ON WIRE
- Equipment used by serious climbers.
- Small pieces of metal connected to a wire.
- They are put in cracks as you climb to clip the rope to for protection
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KARIBINER
- This is a piece of equipment.
- It is made of metal.
- It has a gate that can be screwed shut.
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ROCK SHOES
- Equipment – used by serious climbers.
- Helps to keep good grip on the rock.
- Worn on your feet.
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CHALK
- Equipment – used by serious climbers.
- Helps to keep good grip on the rock.
- It is white powder you use on your hands.
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