Climbing Vocabulary (E.F)

edge

The sharp corners and edges on the rock surface.

edging

An important rock climbing technique. Use the inside and outside of the foot to support and exert force. It is opposite to "wiping" with the sole of the foot. (Corresponding to smear).

elvis

The trembling of the lower legs when they are tired.

epic

There was an unexpected big trouble, and it took a long time to escape, which was very painful.

etrier

Rope ladder.

f

face climbing

Climbing rocks without cracks.

fall

Fall.

"falling"

The cry of a climber when he falls.

fall factor

The fall factor is the fall distance divided by the effective rope length.

fecofile

Fecal jar used in bigwall.

feet

Foothold

fifi hook

A small rock hook used in equipment climbing, used to hang on expansion bolts, etc. Protect the point in the hole.

figure 8

figure of eight

figure of eight

figure of eight

fingerlock

< p> Insert your finger into the rock crevice and lock it.

fisherman''s knot

Fisherman's knot. Often used to connect ropes

fixed pro

Expansion bolts, pitons, iron rings and other protective devices left over from the past.

flail

Unstable and about to fall

flake

Rock fragments.

flapper

Take off half of the skin on your hand.

flared

The cracks are open and open.

flash

For a route, climb it in one go without climbing it before. Divided into two categories:

1.onsight flash: The climber does not have any information about this route before climbing.

2. beta flash: The climber got some information about the route before climbing

following

Non-pioneer climbing. Climbing the top rope is not called following.

free climbin

Climbing using only hands, feet and natural supports. Ropes and belay equipment are only used for protection, not for borrowing.

Free solo

Climbing without ropes at all.

friend

Traditional name for cam principle protection device. Now it can also be called camalots, tcu''s, quads, aliens, big dudes, etc.