Climbing

Climbing

A sport to climb up mountains (usually with steep cliffs) or walls with one's hands and feet.

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Climbing

pinkpoint

Sports; Climbing

To complete a lead climb without falling or resting on the rope (hangdogging), but with pre-placed protection and carabiners. Also see clean and redpoint.

top-out

Sports; Climbing

To complete a route by ascending over the top of the structure being climbed.

downclimb

Sports; Climbing

To descend by climbing downward, typically after completing a climb.

dead hang

Sports; Climbing

To hang limp, such that weight is held by ligament tension rather than muscles.

dialled

Sports; Climbing

To have complete understanding of a particular climbing move or route.

To have such an accumulation of lactic acid in the flexor digitalis (forearm), that forming even a basic grip becomes impossible. Often easy activities such as holding a camera become difficult or ...