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Record 1 2023-06-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mountain Sports
CONT

Circleheads consist of a wire loop with an extra copper swage on the loop, which is pounded into the rock like a copperhead. They are used in horizontal cracks.

CONT

Circleheads are designed to fit in small horizontal flares or underneath roofs. In these places, a regular head will pull from one side, meaning that it'll probably be levered out. A circlehead pulls evenly from both sides and therefore is more stable.

Key term(s)
  • circle head

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de montagne

Spanish

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