Mountaineering Equipment

Mountaineering Equipment Biography
A wide range of equipment is used during rock climbing. The most popular types of climbing equipment are briefly described in this article. The article on protecting a climb describes equipment commonly used to protect a climber against the consequences of a fall.[1]
Climbing ropes are typically of kernmantle construction, consisting of a core (kern) of long twisted fibres and an outer sheath (mantle) of woven coloured fibres. The core provides about 80% of the tensile strength, while the sheath is a durable layer that protects the core and gives the rope desirable handling characteristics.
Ropes used for climbing can be divided into two classes: dynamic ropes and low elongation ropes (sometimes called "static" ropes). Dynamic ropes are designed to absorb the energy of a falling climber, and are usually used as Belaying ropes. When a climber falls, the rope stretches, reducing the maximum force experienced by the climber, their belayer, and equipment. Low elongation ropes stretch much less, and are usually used in anchoring systems. They are also used for abseiling (rappeling) and as fixed ropes climbed with ascenders.

Mountaineering Equipment

Mountaineering Equipment

Mountaineering Equipment

Mountaineering Equipment

Mountaineering Equipment

Mountaineering Equipment

Mountaineering Equipment

Mountaineering Equipment

Mountaineering Equipment

Mountaineering Equipment

Mountaineering Equipment

Mountaineering Equipment

Mountaineering Equipment

Mountaineering Equipment

Mountaineering Equipment

Mountaineering Equipment

Mountaineering Equipment

Mountaineering Equipment

Mountaineering Equipment

Mountaineering Equipment