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GEAR SLING [1 record]

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Record 1 1995-09-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mountain Sports
DEF

A loop of nylon or perlon webbing [worn over the shoulder] for carrying and clipping equipment to while climbing.

CONT

There are four types of gear slings: single, adjustable single, double, and tiered.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de montagne
DEF

Une sangle d'escalade supportée sur l'épaule autour du cou et destinée à porter les mousquetons, les coinceurs et bloqueurs qui seront placés dans les fissures dans la paroi. (Terme et définition proposés par un expert en alpinisme).

Spanish

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