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Climbing Wall Safety & Equipment Flashcards

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  1. What is the purpose of a 'dry-treatment' coating on a climbing rope?

    Answer: To reduce water absorption and maintain performance in wet conditions

    Dry-treatment coatings repel water, preventing a rope from becoming waterlogged, which would significantly reduce its performance and increase its weight.

  2. Which of the following describes a 'ground fall' in indoor climbing?

    Answer: A fall where the climber reaches the ground due to insufficient rope or anchor height

    A ground fall specifically means the climber falls far enough to hit the floor, typically due to inadequate anchor height or too much slack in the system.

  3. A locking carabiner should always be checked to ensure it is:

    Answer: Closed and locked before applying any load

    An unlocked carabiner can open under load or by contact with the wall, and all locking carabiners must be verified closed and locked before use.

  4. When teaching a beginner to belay, which error is the most immediately dangerous?

    Answer: Removing the brake hand from the rope to feed slack

    Removing the brake hand from the rope eliminates the ability to arrest a fall and is the most critical and dangerous belay error.

  5. What does EN 12572 govern?

    Answer: The design and safety requirements for artificial climbing structures

    EN 12572 is the European standard that sets safety and structural requirements for artificial climbing walls.

  6. A student climber reports that their harness buckle 'clicked' but the webbing end did not fold back through as required. The instructor should:

    Answer: Have the student rethread the buckle correctly before climbing

    A double-back buckle must have the webbing threaded back through to be secure; a click alone does not guarantee proper buckle function.

  7. The 'impact force' rating printed on a climbing rope refers to:

    Answer: The peak force transmitted to the climber during a standard UIAA test fall

    Impact force is the peak force experienced by a 80kg test mass during a UIAA standard fall; lower values indicate a softer catch for the climber.