Redesign for the Climbing Federation of Russia. The client asked for a modern look, with the underlying goal of popularizing the discipline of mountain and rock climbing and making it more attractive to young people.
Mountain and Rock Climbing Knots Rock climbing, rappelling and mountaineering require you to have a sound knowledge of basic climbing knots since you need to work with ropes extensively. They can be life-saving in critical situations and are instrumental in your ascent and descent. You will find that almost all of them are very secure. Climbing Knots To Secure Yourself To an Anchor, Carabiner or a Climbing Harness Munter hitch Clove hitch Bowline on a bight Other useful knots Trucker’s hitch Tensionless hitch Buntline hitch Double bowline knot Yosemite bowline Alpine butterfly knot Figure 8 follow through Figure 8 on a bight For Joining Ropes or Webbing Fisherman’s knot Water knot Double fisherman’s knot Figure 8 bend Other useful knots Double overhand knot Zeppelin bend For Rappeling Barrel knot Clove hitch Tensionless hitch Figure 9 loop knot Other useful knots Munter Mule Double overhand knot For Belaying Munter hitch Munter Mule Barrel knot Clove hitch Double figure 8 knot Figure 9 loop knot Other useful knots Figure 8 on a bight For Building Climbing Anchors Overhand knot Figure 8 on a bight Double figure 8 knot Other useful knots Clove hitch Munter Mule Girth hitch For Climbing Ropes By Friction or Sliding Prusik knot Blake’s hitch Bachmann Knot Taut line hitch As Stopper Knots For Backing Up Other Knots To Make Them Fail-Safe Overhand knot Monkey’s fist Figure 8 knot Other useful knots Double overhand knot For Creating Handholds And Footholds In A Rope Bowline on a bight Directional figure 8 For Rescue And Rigging Prusik knot Figure 9 loop knot Munter hitch Munter Mule Figure 8 knot Double bowline knot Other useful knots Barrel knot Clove hitch Tensionless hitch Double fisherman’s knot Bowline on a bight Tree Climbing (Arborist) Knots Arborists need knots to secure their climbing ropes to carabiners, arborist rigging pulleys and other equipment. The tying method should be perfect to ensure a hassle-free, quick and safe climb. You will find that the knots used here to be mostly similar to the carabiner and friction rock climbing ones with minor differences owing to the lesser duration and altitude that tree climbing requires. Climbing (Arborist) Knots To Slide Up A Long Rope Hanging from A Tree by Friction Blake’s hitch Prusik knot Bachhman knot For Using Carabiners Clove hitch Taut line hitch Figure 8 on a bight Figure 8 follow through Distel hitch Other useful knots Girth hitch For Use with Arborist Rigging Pulleys Cow hitch
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When you’re trying to send your bouldering project, you want your pants to help make it possible to top out, not get in your way. The ideal bouldering pants should be stretchy enough for high steps and durable enough to stand up to rough rock or those scratchy gym walls. You probably want them to look good if you’re going out to grab a few beers after climbing, too. Here at The Adventure Junkies, we will help you pick the best bouldering pants to send in style. For more of our top climbing gear recommendations, check out the Best Bouldering
Style Number: GMP-21F001 - Freedom of movement gusset - Built-in adjustable belt - Two side pockets - Front zipper and back pockets - 31 Inseam - Model - Height: 5'10 - Wearing size Small Gramicci Mountain Pants are exceptional outdoor lifestyle pants that can retain their functionality and have high durability in the rock climbing scene. With the same silhouette as the Gramicci Pants, you can enjoy a variety of outdoor adventures including rock climbing, hiking, backpacking, kayaking, and camping. The material at the hips and knees has been made two layers thick. The pants are made of Gramicci's standard twill material that's durable but soft to the touch. With a wide fit around the hip and a slight taper to the hem, consider the Mountain Pants as your next outdoor lifestyle pants. USA / EU XS S M L XL Waist 28 30 32 34 36-38 Inseam 32 32 32 32 32 Front Rise 10 10 10 11 11 Hip 40 42 44 47 49 Thigh 13 14 14 15 15 Hem Width 7 8 8 9 9
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