Figure 8 (belay device)

The figure 8 belay device is a piece of metal (usually an aluminum alloy) in the shape of an 8 with one large end and one small end. ^[1]

6 relations: Abseiling, Aluminium, Belay device, Carabiner, Climbing harness, Kernmantle rope.

Abseiling

An abseil, also called a rappel after its French name, is a controlled descent off a vertical drop, such as a rock face, using a rope.

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Aluminium

Aluminium or aluminum is a chemical element with symbol Al and atomic number 13.

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Belay device

A belay device is a mechanical piece of climbing equipment used to control a rope during belaying.

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Carabiner

A carabiner or karabiner is a specialized type of shackle, a metal loop with a spring-loaded gate used to quickly and reversibly connect components, most notably in safety-critical systems.

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A climbing harness is an item of climbing equipment for rock-climbing, abseiling, or other activities requiring the use of ropes to provide access or safety such as industrial rope access, working at heights, etc.

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Kernmantle rope

Kernmantle rope is rope constructed with its interior core protected by a woven exterior sheath designed to optimize strength, durability, and flexibility.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figure_8_(belay_device)

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