Climbing Study guide

Question 1

Traced figure 8 knot

Answer 1

Tie into the climbing harness.

Question 2

Grapevine knot

Answer 2

Back up to the traced figure 8 knot.

Question 3

Girth Hitch

Answer 3

Used to attach anchor/rock to the belayer.

Question 4

Water knot

Answer 4

Used to close webbing while anchoring/rocking.

Question 5

3 points of contact

Answer 5

The most efficient and safe climbing technique utilizes 3 points of contact to the wall.

Question 6

Rappelling

Answer 6

Descending a static rope using controlled friction by means of a figure 8 friction device.

Question 7

Dynamic Rope

Answer 7

A type of rope used when sport climbing (descending) and lead climbing. Stretches considerably and absorbs force of falling climber.

Question 8

Static Rope

Answer 8

A type of rope used when ascending and rappelling. It doesn’t stretch as mush as dynamic rope.

Question 9

Traversing

Answer 9

A type of climbing where you move horizontally instead of vertically.

Question 10

Belayer equipment

Answer 10

Lower harness, tuber, and 2 carabiners.

Question 11

Climber equipment

Answer 11

Dynamic rope, lower harness, helmet.

Question 12

Anchor/Rock equipment

Answer 12

Lower harness, webbing, 1 carabiner.

Question 13

Belaying commands

Answer 13

Belay ON, Climb ON.

Question 14

Climbing commands

Answer 14

Belay, climbing, climb.

Question 15

Harnesses…

Answer 15

….should always be double backed.

Question 16

Visual check

Answer 16

Before giving commands, Mr.Fisher should always check the climber, belayer, and rock.