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adventureman


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Okay, so I'm discovering that there are all sorts of words for different climbing stuff, but I can't seem to find any one particular resource that explains all the slang/vocabulary. Any examples and explanations are most appreciated!


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http://www.rockclimbing.com/articles/term.php

That's most of them, just go thru the alphabet!


adventureman


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keinangst, thanks! I know what I'll be doing all day today. :twisted:


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Great resource, but "TAKE" is missing! :wink:


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Great resource, but "TAKE" is missing! :wink:

It's ok adventureman, you don't need to know take.


tenn_dawg


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CHUFF?

I can't believe THAT got left out...

Travis


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Noob and noobie got left off as well.


edge


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Also missing:
Spray (!)
Goby
Poop tube


adventureman


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"Take"...let's see...isn't that...nope, no idea. Anyone?


edge


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This is a better dictionary of terms:

http://www.newenglandbouldering.com/bschool/definitions/dictionary.html


overlord


Oct 28, 2003, 11:35 AM
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hey, edit your link. its kinda meese up. i had to erase "" to get it to work. isnt it kinda short???


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