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New Climbing Device Could Redefine Standards: Edelrid OHMEGA Makes Leading Safer
The sling is also how the climber adjusts ... It reduces both the rope drag when lead climbing and the load created by weight differences in a rope party. The device itself weighs little more ...
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“I’ve seen many accidents that could have been avoided with this" –legendary climber Tommy Caldwell endorses new climbing device
The OHMEGA, which weighs just 170g, has an integrated Dyneema sling to offer three different ... so users won’t notice the OHMEGA when climbing or clipping in the rope. Another advantage is ...
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Quickdraws: a guide for climbers
Climbers use quickdraws to attach their rope to pieces of protection when lead climbing. A quickdraw consists of two karabiners connected by a textile sling. Find out about the different types and ...
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Slings for climbers
Slings are definitely the jack-of-all-trades when it comes to climbing equipment ... down multiple pitches - you'll need to clip into a belay as you pull the ropes down. A sling can be used, with ...