Activity for endolith‭

Type	On...	Excerpt	Status	Date
Answer	—	A: Micro-Fractures in Climbing Equipments Some articles about microfractures: We dropped 30 carabiners from heights of 21, 40, and 109 feet onto concrete, filmed the impact on high-speed video, and tested their ultimate strength. ... There was no difference in breaking strength between brand new carabiners and ones that had been dropped... (more)	—	over 4 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to make rock climbing more challenging without changing to a more difficult route? Just use the rule that you're not allowed to touch a hold with a hand until you've first touched it with a foot. (more)	—	over 4 years ago
Question	—	What counts as on- or off-route while outdoor climbing? I did a few sport climbs this week, and on two, it seemed that the area between bolts was just blank, and if I went to the side it was easier. I could still reach the bolts, but I was afraid I was "cheating". Also in the past I've done a top-rope route with a horizontal traverse line on the topo, an... (more)	—	over 4 years ago
Answer	—	A: "Large" eye of tie-in knot: dangerous? If you fall, and it gets caught on something on the way down, you're gonna have a bad time. It's pretty unlikely that it will catch on something (though here's a similar (horrible) story), but the sudden stop would cause a lot of damage. I think this would be worse than a factor 2 fall, because y... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Why is it bad to use your whole foot in rock climbing It's not bad; it's just better to practice standing on your toe tips, so you can progress to smaller holds that require them later. (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Question	—	What are the four climbing knots used by Jim Bridwell? Long & Gaines Climbing Anchors says: Jim Bridwell, one of the most experienced climbers in the history of the sport, uses only four knots for any and all climbing situations. Better to learn a few knots well, than a multitude of knots poorly. Source It then goes on to describe 6 differ... (more)	—	about 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to safely mark a rope BlueWater Ropes says: Marking pens are fine to use on ropes as long as they are water based laundry markers. Years ago solvent based markers were the norm. Some of the solvents used in these old pens could reduce the strength of the sheath strands marked. These days most pens are water based so t... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Question	—	How do I know when to retire a climbing harness? I've only been climbing a few months. I bought a harness and have been using it. I know they don't last forever. How do I know when to stop using it and buy a new one? (How should I check climbing equipment to tell whether it is still safe to use? doesn't talk about harnesses) (more)	—	almost 7 years ago