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CONTENT
4 basic equipment
6 before we start
10 basic skills
18 climbing gyms
20 multipitch climbing
22 via ferrata
24 glacier tours
26 crevasse rescue
28 avalanches
29 climbing in mix and ice
30 ice climbing
32 bouldering
34 slackline
36 climbing glossary
38 first aid
40 ten commandments

multipitch climbing
20

via ferrata
22

slackline
34 climbing
gyms
18

bouldering
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avalanches
28

climbing in mix and ice


29

crevasse rescue
26

first aid
38

glacier tours ice climbing


24 30

basic equipment
4
before we start
6
basic skills
10

This Tech-Info booklet is a selection of the


basic knowledge and techniques for the activities
in a vertical world. Some of the techniques can
be done in a different way and it always depends
on the situation and practical use. Information
and advice stated in this booklet do not replace
experience or proper training. For this reason
mastering and acquisition of relevant techniques
and principles of safety is your responsibility.
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BASIC EQUIPMENT
ultrasonic termination
marking band / thermotransfer
type

ROPES
Dynamic (climbing) ropes sheath
Dynamic ropes are designed with some elas- filamen
EN standard core
ticity to absorb fall impact energy.
One of the biggest difference from semi-
static ropes is the elongation (elasticity)
that is much bigger on dynamic ropes
(standard fall test requires maximum 12 kN
impact force for dynamic ropes). Only ropes
marked EN 892 can be used for climbing!
There are 3 types of climbing ropes
according to use:
Half rope Twin rope
Used in pair, in two Used in pair led parallel
independent belay lines in one line. Usually used
Single rope (right and left). when a risk of rock or ice
Used in the belay chain Suitable for mountaineering, fall occurs (big wall,
in a single line (sport ice climbing or multi-pitch mountaineering, multi-pitch
routes, climbing gyms). climbing. climbing).

How to take care of rope?


A rope will last the longest in a dry and dark place. Never store the rope near chemicals. If the rope gets
wet, it is necessary to always let it dry. However, do not expose the rope to direct sunlight or heat sources.
Sunlight is also harmful, therefore never leave the rope in the sun longer than necessary. Its biggest enemy
is dust elements or dirt. By using a rope bag/rope sheet you avoid unnecessary wear and tear of the rope
as well as of carabiners, which are also worn out quickly by dust particles.

SIT HARNESSES

belay loop buckle padding Basic classification of climbing harnesses


strenght 15 kN By the number of buckles, padding and purpose we distin-
guish the following categories:
sport – 1 buckle, simple and light for your maximum per-
formance
bridge between universal – 3–4 buckles, allows variable adjustment ac-
the leg loops BMI adjusting cording to the use
system bigwall – 3–4 buckles, very comfortable with a lot of gear
loops
skitouring – 1–3 buckles, light, could be put on even with
the skis or crampons on
canyoning – 3 buckles, with special sit protector

leg loops

How to take care of harness?


Same as rope, protect your harness against long-lasting direct sunlight, direct heat sources and acids,
lixiviants, lyes and bleaches that damage synthetic fibres. If your harness is dirty, wash it by hand with
cold water and soap solution. Dry in the dark at a temperature approx. 22°C. Check your harness regularly
to make sure the seams are unbroken and that the steel parts and buckles are not damaged and fully
functional.
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How to take care of hardware and other metal climbing equipment?


Always keep in mind that metal parts of the equipment are subject to corrosion, therefore allow them to
dry thoroughly after use. Fabric parts are damaged by moist, in which mould can appear.

Basic classification of the carabiners TYPE “B“ – BASIC


according to EN12275:98 is by its Universal carabiner in various shapes and sizes for use in the
CARABINERS construction and strength require- belay system.
ments in different way of use. In real Type “H” – HMS
conditions we choose a carabiner Pear-shaped carabiner primarily used for dynamic belaying by
according to the purpose of use, ma- munter hitch. For added security it is fitted with a screw- or
terial and type of locking mechanism: automatic locking mechanism.
major axis
nose Type “K” – (Klettersteig) for secured routes
screw lock Carabiner with an automatic locking mechanism primarily used
for self-belay on secured routes (via ferrata).
Type “D” – (Directional) WITH LOCKED POSITION OF THE
gate ROPE
opening The shape of the carabiner prevents dangerous side loading
gate twist lock of the carabiner. Designed exclusively for connection to an
screw
lock EN566 loop express.
Type “X” OVAL
Designed for the connection with the ascenders, descenders,
body of triple lock pulleys and for rescue techniques. It is not designed for be-
carabiner laying by munter hitch.
Type “Q” (Quick link) CARABINER WITH SCREW LOCK
Carabiner closed by screwing the nut, which is the bearing
part of the carabiner. Carabiner designed for permanent con-
nections, e.g. connecting a chain at a belay station, quickdraw
for the climbing gyms etc.

ICE AXES

head hammer or adze


Ice axes are classified according to EN 13089.
head carabiner hole
B Type 1: Ice axe for the snow and ice
Previously class B. Nowadays it does not
shaft have to be marked. This includes most
of classical "tourist” ice axes.
replaceable
pick
T Type 2: Ice axe for the snow, ice and dry-
tooling.
removable hook Ice axe, or its replaceable parts (spikes)
for higher grip are marked by the letter T in a circle.
This includes most technical ice axes with
replaceable spikes, regardless of whether
handle they are suitable only for ice or are specials
for dry-tooling.

CRAMPONS
Crampons are usually Binding systems and booth class:
quick classified according to Class B Class B/C Class D
fastening lever the number of points
and the type of binding
as:
size
adjustment
bar Tourist
bouncer 10–12 points, flat horizon-
snowplates buckle tal points, used usually
for mountaineering,
i.e. walking on glaciers,
firn fields and less steep
center bar slopes.
Classic Semi-Classic Tech
th
4 pair of points Technical
12 points, vertical (mainly replaceable) front points, for classical and de-
manding mountaineering, for climbing on hard ice, steep slopes, icy gullies,
modular highest-difficulty mixes and climbing of frozen waterfalls, where front points
hardened 2 pair of points
nd
are extensively used.
steel front points
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BEFORE WE START

KNOTS When making any knots, keep in mind Figure-eight knot


that any knot reduces the strength of To connect two ropes of the
the rope depending on his kind and per- same type and same diameter;
fected on it construction.
ANCHORING KNOTS

Clove hitch:
It is possible to tie it with one min.10 cm
hand only.
Connection of ends
it is easy to untie after loading. of a rope loop
Due to the character of this knot
it is essential to tie a backup knot, Due to the character of
see the double fisherman's knot this knot is necessary to
leave at least 10 cm long
tail of the rope or is essen-
tial to tie a backup knot,
double fisherman´s knot

Girth hitch
Simple knot
suitable to attach
the sling around
piton, ice screws,
ice axe etc. Eas-
Overhand slip knot ier to tie than
Used to fix webbing or accessory cord overhand slip
on partially driven pitons. It can be tied knot.
closer to the rock than clove hitch.

Double Bowline
Used for creating two fixed loops at the rope end
or for making provisory rope harness.
Alpine butterfly
Used for anchoring from
separate points, inter-
anchoring, tying-in on
the glacier. Never tie at
the end of a rope.
BELAY KNOT

Munter hitch
Knot used for belaying with HMS carabiner. KNOT FOR SANDSTONE CLIMBING
The knot does not fix the rope, the friction
only brakes sliding of the rope. It is easy to tie Monkey´s Fist
even with one hand or with the gloves on the (Kinderkopf)
hands. The part of the rope going to belayer Suitable for protection
must not go through the gate of the carabiner! points on Czech and
Saxon sandstones.

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BEFORE WE START

PRUSIK KNOTS min. 3x


Prusik knot
Simple and the easiest
friction knot. It works
in both directions. Normally
made from accessory cords
5-6 mm diameter. It is

singing rock
possible to make it with
one hand only.
Klemheist (Machard) knot
Works very well, suitable also
for flat slings, it is possible
to make it also from thicker French prusik
diameter slings (up to 9 mm). Easy manipulation, When climbing, it is advisable
it is possible to to carry a set of accessory
make it with cords for Prusik´s knots with
one hand only, a diameter of 5–6 mm in the
suitable also following lengths: 1.5 m, 3 m
for flat slings. and 5 m.

CONNECTING KNOTS
Double fisherman knot
Connection of two ropes using Overhand follow through
a double fisherman knot. Used to join two ropes or
Ideal for connection of two slings together. Easy to tie.
ropes or slings of a different When loaded it is hard to
type or diameter. untie.
.
Fisherman knot
Connects two ropes well.
Easy to tie and untie.

Overhand knot
It is simple knot and can be done with
one hand only even with the gloves on.
The best knot to join two ropes for rap-
pelling. In pulling the ropes, the flat side
of the knot slides on the surface and signifi-
cantly lowers the possibility of jamming.
Do not use this knot with ropes of varying
diameters!

6.
Tie knot Without proper understanding
Not used during of knotting techniques and their
climbing but practical mastery, use of knots
every climber is dangerous and may lead to serious
should accidents or death!
know it...

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BEFORE WE START TECH INFO

Buckle locking
Rock&Lock
It´s necessary to
buckle locking
put the webbing
through the buckle
behind the mark
on the webbing
Make the loop and put
it through the buckle
frame.

How to put on the harness


Waist belt should be above the
hips and comfortably tightened. Hook the loop on
cross bar.

Tighten.
m
10 c

Tying in
Recommended tying in to Examples of wrong tying in.
a sit harness with figure-
eight knot. Figure-eight
knot is easily recognizable Tying in on
and can be easily checked the belay loop
visually.
Tying-in on belay loop.
Belay loop has enough
strength to tie-in but
tying-in is only allowed
if it is recommended by
the producer. This we can
easily find in the instruc-
tions of use.

Recommended tying in to a combination


of sit and chest harness

“Alpine style” with additional webbing,


webbing strength must be min. 15 kN! Tying in just with the rope
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BEFORE WE START

PARTNER CHECK Climbers will check on each other:

Locked sit harness


Correct tying-in (knot)
Partner check eliminates possible errors Belay device (placing the rope
before you start climbing. Learn to perform in the belay device)
partner check before every climb and you Placing the carabiner into
will prevent accidental injury.. the belay loop and screwing of
the carabiner locking mechanism
Stop Knot at the end of rope
against slip or to tie the
climbing partner
Sufficient amount and division
of material

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BASIC SKILLS TECH INFO

IMPACT FORCE
In fall arrest, the falling climber is subjected to a break-
ing action thanks to his belay system (belayer, rope,
protection points), which peaks at the moment of fall
arrest = impact force.
The human body can survive the load 15x higher than
its weight. Practically it means a value of approximately
12 kN. The value of impact force of all dynamic ropes
therefore has to be lower than 12 kN.
fall length = 5 m

active
length
of rope FALL FACTOR
L 2,5 m
Fall factor is a number describing the relation between
FF = 5/2,5 = 2 the length of fall and the working (“active”) length
of rope. Active length of rope means the length of rope
between the belayer and the climber. Using standard
belaying methods and standard climbing belay system
(belayer, rope, protection…) the fall factor can get the
values from 0 to 2.
FF (fall factor) = fall length/active length of rope
The higher the fall factor the higher impact force gener-
ated while arresting a fall.
Every climber needs to have fall factor on his mind
when climbing and do everything to lower the fall factor
and the potential impact force to minimum:
• use proper rope and equipment (a quality dynamic
rope and a safe harness)
• place the first protection as soon as possible
• place protection in short distances (even in easy terrain)
• keep your rope running fluently through runners (use
FF (fall factor) = fall length/active length of rope quickdraws and slings)
• use fall absorbers for weak protection points (espe-
cially when the strength of protection is not secure
enough – ice climbing, poor rock)
• use dynamic belaying technique (demanding skilled
belayer with gloves)

Sheave effect
The last protection point is loaded with
force resulting from the fall of climber
and breaking force evolved by the
belayer (friction on carabiner of last
protection reduces the breaking force,
which is about 40% lower than force
induced by climber). The described two
forces are acting on the last protection
point at the moment of breaking the fall,
which means the last protection point
takes effect of 1,6x higher force compar-
ing to force acting to fallen climber
belayer climber

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BASIC SKILLS

BELAYING

• only with certified equipment


• one hand grips the rope under the belay device
• catch the leader's back until the first protection point
• keep proper distance from the rock
• take in the rope in time
• do not leave slack
• at all times watch the climber
• maintain absolute attention, fall may occur any
time, holds/footholds can break
• communicate with the belayer after finishing the route
• lower the climbing partner slowly and smoothly
• check where you are lowering your partner
• use the gloves for belaying

Beware of a swing.
Do not stay in the fall area, neither
on the ground nor on the rock.

Always one hand


holds the rope below
the belay device.
Before you start to climb, coil the rope to
avoid the knots and twisting of the rope.
The upper end of the rope is for leader.

Before clipping the


first protection
First protection spot your partner.
as low as possible

Watch the
climber all
the time.

Take into account the weight


difference; if the belayer is 20% lighter Keep your attention all the time, Keep the safe
or if the terrain so requires, the fall may happened any time, distance from the wall.
the belayer must be secured as well. the hold/foothold can brake

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BASIC SKILLS TECH INFO

Methodology
of climbing
The climber uses his legs to
the maximum extent possible
to lift the weight of the body.
It is known that legs can
develop 4x greater strength
than arms (maximum).
Upward movement should
be smooth and natural.
Climbers-beginners should
avoid extreme positions
of joints and always choose
a natural variant of advancing.

Lateral weight shift Chimney climbing Climbing technique


Chimney climbing can be in overhang
used in narrow chimneys In overhang sections, the
where the back forms one climber pushes his hips to
support part and the other the rock as hard as possible,
one is provided by the back which at least partially
pressure of one of both legs. relieves the overloaded
Upward movement is based upper limbs.
on arms in combination with
a leg leaned against the wall
and a simultaneous push
upwards.

Traverse
When climbing in a traverse, we move the centre
of gravity of the body from one point to another
in horizontal position.

Coiling a rope – butterfly coil

Uncoiling new rope Coil the rope from its middle to the ends. Grip the rope in your
Prevents unwanted twisting hand and subsequently put loops of the rope into your second
and looping of the rope. hand (use full extent of your arms). Keep 2–3 m free ends of the
rope, make several twists of the ends around the bunch and tie.

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BASIC SKILLS
Quickdraw clipping
The basic skill for climbers who climb
“on the sharp end of the rope”, i.e.
leader. Clip the rope from the most
stable position and if possible at the
height of the sit harness.

Finger Pinch
clip clip Correct leading
of the rope

Wrong leading of the rope in the quickdraw

Incorrect leading
of the rope

Leading of the rope

Fixing the carabiner in the quickdraw set


Prevents the carabiner from rotation across.

1 2

Correct leading Incorrect leading


of the rope of the rope

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BASIC SKILLS TECH INFO

Belay station
It must be established with 100% certainty and must
mean security for belaying and rappelling. Usually made
of several protection points (at least two). Protection
point can be a rock piton, ice screw, friend, nut, sling in
a thread, bolt expansion or glue-in anchor.

Station formed by Station with


a figure-eight knot a central loop using
and an Alpine butterfly an overhand knot
Dangerous
The anchor point
has too much load

In the event of tearing


out an anchor point, the
impact force is decreased
by the overhand knot
and twist of the sling.

How to carry a 120-cm sling over the shoulder


This method enables to incorporate the sling
immediately into the belay system because A quick way of shortening/extending
it contains a carabiner. It allows to have this a sling
sling under other slings. You simply unclip Enables to quickly shorten/extend
it from one end and take it out. a sling with a carabiner in climbing
with protection points.

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BASIC SKILLS

Distribution of forces at the belay


station
With increasing angle the balance of forces acting
on the belay station anchor points changes.
By correctly connecting the individual protection
points we ensure distribution of load and weight
which impact the belay station – at the same time
we ensure functionality of the belay station in case
of failure of one of the protection points.

Use sufficiently long loops


to decrease the angle.

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BASIC SKILLS TECH INFO

Never lower if the


rope only runs through
SAFE LOWERING a bolt

Never lower if the rope


only runs through a fabric
sling.
Due to friction, slings can
burn within seconds!

Using the
sling/daisy
chain, sit to
a fixed point.
Make a loop in Tie a figure-eight
the belay rope knot at the end
and pass it through of the loop and fit
the fixed point.. it to the belay loop Untie the original
of the harness figure-eight knot
and pass the end
of the rope through
the fixed point.
Off belay through
the sling/daisy
chain
When lowering from the quickdraws from the
anchor point (belay station) always have the rope
clipped through two quickdraws with the gates
facing each other.

The belayer always holds the braking


line of the rope with both hands.
Lower the climbing partner slowly
and smoothly.
Check where you are lowering your
partner.
Always have a knot (double fisherman´s
knot recommended) at the end of the
rope which prevents the rope from
slipping out of the belay device

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BASIC SKILLS

SAFE RAPPELLING

When rappelling you can rappel


(on the half of the rope, using
2 ropes in the belay device) from
a sling (e.g. behind a rock tip)
because there is no friction heat.

Rappelling with a Prusik


knot to a daisy chain
Use a Prusik knot for self-
belay. Rappel on equally long
rope ends. Make a knot
and the ends of the ropes
(separately on each line
so that the ropes do not
twist.)

When rappelling
on thinner ropes,
use Klemheist
(Machard) knot,
French prusik During rappelling, hold the rope
or 3 laps lines with both hands under the
on Prusik knot. rappelling device.

Have sufficiently long ropes.

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CLIMBING GYMS
DIRECT TYING OF THE ROPE
TO THE HARNESS
• the leader must be tied directly
to the harness with a figure-
eight knot
Climbing is a risky sport. In order to eliminate the risk, • only in top rope climbing it is
it is necessary to master the techniques of climbing, possible to tie the climber up
belaying and knotting. These skills can be acquired with two carabiners with a screw
in climbing courses. lock gate facing
opposite
each other
Climbing gym equipment:
• harness
• belay device
• HMS carabiner
• chalk bag
• chalk
• climbing shoes
• single dynamic rope

KEEP ABSOLUTE
ATTENTION
• belay by the wall
PARTNER CHECK • take in the rope in time
before you start • do not leave slack
• correctly fitted and locked harness • do not step on the rope
• correct tying-in (knot) • at all times watch
• belay device (placing of the the climber constantly
rope in the belay device)
• placing the carabiner into
the belay loop and screwing
of the carabiner locking mechanism
• knot at the end of the rope

CLIP THE TOP ROPE BEWARE OF A SWING


OVER BOTH CARABINERS • use protection points
in top-rope climbing
in overhang routes

• always use two sepa-


rate protection points

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CHILDREN MUST NOT BELAY


• not always completely con-
centrated
• do not have sufficient
strength in their arms
• the weight difference
PROPER BELAYING between the climber and
• only with certified equipment the belayer should not
• one hand grips the rope under exceed 20%
the belay device
• take into account the weight difference
• spot a climber until the first
protection point
• fall may occur any time, holds can
break or rotate.

DO NOT STAY IN THE FALL AREA


• there is a risk of collision with
a falling climber on the ground
as well as on the wall.
• look out for yourself and children

CLIP CORRECTLY ALL PROTECTION


WHEN CLIMBING
• keep the belay line
• clip from a stable position,
if possible at the waist level

NEVER ROPE OVER ROPE CAUTION WHEN LOWERING


• never clip two ropes into one • communicate with
carabiner the belayer after
• rope can burn through within finishing the route
seconds because of friction • lower the climbing
partner slowly
and smoothly
• check where you are
lowering your partner.

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MULTIPITCH CLIMBING TECH INFO

belayer

Belaying two second climbers


at a belay station using
a multifunctional belay
device (Shuttle)
Belaying the second climber to the
Each line of the rope may belaying station through a tube
be taken in separately. For brake action it is necessary to lock
to the central point, behind the tube,
over the rope(s) a carabiner with
a locking mechanism. climber
If you belay the leader to a belaying
station, not body, with a tube it´s also
necessary to create this reduction
of impact force. After clipping the first
protection point you can discharge
Change at the station this reduction of impact force.

Taking in the Belaying the Change of belay from


second climber second climber a fixed point of the belay
station to the body

On fixed anchoring
points only!

Advantages of body belay:


• softer impact of the falling leader on the wall The leader advances,
• shorter slack of the rope body belay of the leader
• easier handling of the rope
Disadvantages of body belay:
• the belayer becomes part of the belay system
• longer braking distance and therefore
greater length of fall
• the belayer is at risk of hitting the wall
and loosing control over belay
• more complicated manipulation during
a rescue of the leader after the fall.

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MULTIPITCH CLIMBING

Protection points Advantages of half/twin ropes use during


multipitch climbing

Possibilities of use of rock tips


and threads as protection points

RAPPELLING

min. 40 ccm

Tying ropes with overhand knot


min. 40 cm
Use the overhand knot to
connect two ropes for rap-
pelling (loose ends at least
40 cm). When pulling the rope
over the edge the knot goes
to the outer edge, which
reduces the risk of jamming..

When rappelling from the


sandstone ring, always pull
the rope closer to the rock.

If the wind is strong and you


are going to rappel, roll the
rope up to the bag (start with
those ends of the rope that
will be the last to go out from
the bag).
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VIA FERRATA TECH INFO

min. 10 cm

Recommended way of tying


“Alpine style”with additional sling.
The sling strength must be
min. 15 kN!

Emergency rest on
a via ferrata
The rest using a carabiner
added to the eye of the
braking sling. In all variants
of emergency sit out
it is necessary to have
clipped at least one loop
of the ferrata set to the
anchor rope as belay!
Never clip the via ferrata set into
the belay loop! By clipping
the via ferrata set in the belay you
deactivate the fall absorber.

Equipment for via ferrata


• via ferrata set with tearing
webbing fall absorber
• sit (or fullbody) harness
• chest harness
• helmet
• sling for the connection
of sit and chest harness
• gloves
• first aid kit
• short rope for additional
belay
• HMS carabiner, slings,
accessory cords

Keep the distance between


the anchoring points of via ferrata,
min. 1 section free.

Maximum 1 climber in the section


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VIA FERRATA

active length
of fall absorber

Progress along
ferrata rope
It is necessary to have
clipped at least one loop
of the ferrata set to
fall length = 5 m

the steel cable as a belay.

Fall factor
In the event of fall in via ferrata, the fall factor
can reach unacceptably high levels.
The usual distance of anchor points is approx.
4 m. The length of the security loop is 1 m.
The fall factor would be 4 for maximum possible
fall! Therefore it is necessary to use fall ab-
sorbers, that achieve maximum impact force 6 kN
(6kN is defined by the standard of ferrata sets).

Hazardous reuse of ferrata set


after a fall
No manufacturer allows reuse of the
set after absorbing a fall. A set has Rope friction ferrata sets vs. sets with a tearing webbing fall absorber
to be immediately discarded after The disadvantage of rope friction sets operating on the principle
a fall. Therefore, every team should of rope friction in a metal plate is the influence of weathering and
have a short rope for additional belay, wear and tear on the functionality of the set. As the rope gets dirty
or a spare ferrata set to complete and “hard”, the force needed to make the rope in the metal plate
the tour. moving is higher. Therefore we recommend to discontinue to use
rope friction ferrata sets even that their lifetime hasn´t reached
its maximum and use only sets with a tearing webbing fall absorber.
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GLACIER TOURS
Shortening the rope
The correct way to shorten the rope around
the body, serves to make the rope more man-
ageable and allows rope for use in an emer-
gency. After the coils are tied off with an
Tying in on a glacier overhand knot, the rope is tied via a carabiner
We tie in to a sit harness. In a two-member through the loop of this knot to the harness
team through a carabiner with locking for safety.
mechanism. In multiple-member team the
persons at the ends tie directly to their sit
harnesses (figure-eight knot), the others
tie through carabiners with locking
mechanisms (Alpine butterfly, figure-eight
knot). Team members at the ends must
carry spare ropes for case of crevasse
rescue. Each team member must have
a Prusik knot on their rope and those
in the middle must also have Prusiks
in the direction to the other team member.

Recommended tying-in
on the sit harness
Tight rope
The basic principle of safety is to keep the rope tight among
team members. If the rope is loose, there is a danger of sweeping
Figure eight knot Alpine butterfly more members in a crevasse as a result of late fall arrest..
first and last person persons in the middle of the group
in the group

Rope team on a glacier


The length of rope between
the team members is deter-
mined by the character
terrain (glacier). In Europe
8–15 m, on Northern
America or Himalayas
glaciers 20–30 m.
8-10 m 8-10 m

min 12 m

It is necessary to
estimate fitness
correctly and spread
the equipment. 20-30 m

Carrying of slings is very dangerous!

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GLACIER TOURS

ablation zone
avalanche slope

nunatak danger of fall


– rocky peak or rocks

firn zone
sticking out
of glacier
Equipment for
a glacier tour
zone of tension
• ice axe

accumulation zone
• crampons
• sit harness
• rope
• carabiners
• slings 60 and 120 cm zone of compression
lateral crevasses
• accessory cords 6 mm
(1.5, 3 a 5 m)
• ice screws

sérac icefall

danger of fall
tarn or rocks

terminal moraine

checking
the terrain

Late summer Autumn Arrival of winter Winter Spring Summer

bare ice first snow cracks begin huge snow pack melting season bridges barely
to be covered begins holding
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GLACIER TOURS

CREVASSE RESCUE
Rescue has to be properly trained Fall arrest
in advance (preferably under the The main rule is
guidance of an experienced person). a tight rope and fast
When moving on the glacier, reaction of all team
always have the sit harness on. members.
Tying-in on sit harness

Creating a belay station


In order to arrest a fall
we have to create a safe
anchor in the snow
as fast as possible.

Anchor made
by buried ice
axe / backpack

Anchor
made by skis

Transferring the load


Connect the accessory cord, tied by a double Prusik on the
rope before each team member, by a carabiner with a locking
„HALÓÓÓ“ mechanism to a flat sling coming out of the belay device.
Transfer the weight to the belay device and secure with one
carabiner with a locking mechanism and a clove hitch so that
the entire weight is not in a 6-mm sling.

Creating a pulley system


First secure yourself using a 3-m accessory cord on which we tie
Lifting backpack/skis a Prusik knot at the loose end of the rope where no one is hang-
Rescue is easier without backpack or skis. ing. At one end of the accessory cord tie a figure-eight knot
and using a carabiner clip it to the belay loop of the harness.
Find whether the person hanging in the crevasse communicates
and is able to move and if so, hang a carabiner on the loose end
of the rope and lower it to the person.
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Lifting with the help of the Reverse safety knot


afflicted The person hanging in the crevasse clips the
The basic method in case the af- carabiner to the belay loop of their harness.
flicted person is able to commu- On the opposite end, using the auxiliary rope,
nicate and move. the rescuer makes a safety knot against rope
sliding using the Prusik knot. The safety knot
must be on a place where the rescuer can reach
this knot easily.

Lifting
Pull the rope with one hand and immedi-
ately after that slide the Prusik knot with
the other hand on the rope in direction to
the hanging person. Repeat this movement
and step by step lift the hanging person up
towards the edge of the crevasse. He can
help us by climbing on the rope on which he
is hanging.

Crevasse rescue without


the help of the afflicted
If the afflicted person
does not communicate is Creating a pulley
unable to move, proceed system
as follows:
Fall arrest, creating an
anchor point and trans-
ferring the load is similar
to the rescue with help.

Rappelling
to the afflicted

Effectiveness of components
of a pulley..

Prusik ascend
83 %

70 %

68 %

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AVALANCHES TECH INFO

wind direction

triggering line

snow drift

Where avalanche
occurs
Shady slopes but also
1st degree 2nddegree 3rd degree 4th degree 5th degree shady parts of gullies
otherwise facing the sun.
Under intense sun, watch
Slope angle out for slopes with rocks.
The steeper the slope, the Massive warming also
higher the risk. Most avalanches affects shady slopes.
fall from slopes of >30° angle. How to guess New, melting snow or
the slope angle? snow brought by wind.

90°

10 cm = 3 °

< 30 ° > 30 °
30 °

How to guess the slope Lift its bottom end Lower the lifted pole end Every 10 cm after the mark
angle. loosely attach the so that the perpendicular means 3° steeper slope. If the
Print the pole to the snow. other one to it so that pole makes a mark mark lies in the print it means
it hangs freely that the angle is decreasing.

Basic avalanche • avalanche probe


equipment: • avalanche transceiver Compression test with wrist
• shovel (1–10 strokes)
• first aid kit
• enough liquids
• charged mobile phone with
the number of the Mountain
Rescue Service with forearm
(11–20 strokes)

1 compact ice nothing

2 knife

3 pencil
with the whole arm
4 1 finger (21–30 strokes)
If the difference Compression test
5 2 fingers between neighboring The place for the test must be safe, must represent avalanche
layers is higher than 3, terrain and must not be damaged. Place the shovel flat on the
6 fist the risk of avalanche snow column and knock the blade of the shovel with increas-
is high. ing intensity. Make note of the force (which knock) necessary
for slide and also the depth of the critical layer.
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CLIMBING MIX AND ICE

Snow balling on crampons is


a frequent cause of fall.

Self arrest

Watch out for crampons, they are


sharp and can easily injure you.

Techniques of ascent
with crampons

Techniques of descent Advanced descend technique


with crampons with the crampons.

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ICE CLIMBING TECH INFO

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Classic ice climbing 1 2 3 4 5 6


technique

Top-rope ice climbing


Protection of rope by a hose.
The length of the hose
Triangle ice climbing technique
is the same as the length
of arm with the ice axe.

30 cm

Using an ice axe


With loose wrist
and firm forearm.

Using the crampons


Kick from below.
Maximum use
of natural footholds
in the ice..

Releasing an ice axe


When removing the dug ice
axe, move the spike only up
and down, not sideways
(risk of breaking the spike).

Correct position of the belayer


Aside from the ascent line so that ice falling from
above does not endanger the belayer staying
on the belaying station. With increasing height of
the climber the fall cone of ice fragments increases

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ICE CLIMBING

Taking out snow from the ice screw


After screwing the ice screw out of ice, knock out
or blow out snow remaining in the ice screw.

Rappelling from the ice


screw
Advanced technique!
Suitable only for short
rappels and fixed eye
screws. Tilt handle may
cause tangling to the sling!
Only works in short rope
lengths!

Screwing in the ice screw


Preferably at waist level or
slightly above. Screw in a
quality ice from a stable
position. Screw in the entire
ice screw, to the head of the
BELAY STATION IN ICE ice screw.

Abalakov ice anchor Belay station on ice for


Use the longest possible belaying the second climber
ice screws (22 cm).

Belay station on ice


for top-rope ice climbing
Always use the longest
possible ice screws (22 cm)
and secure a screw belaying
station with an Abalakov ice
anchor belaying station.

10-15 cm

50 cm

8 mm
m

10 cm = 6 kN
15 cm = 10 kN
20 cm = 12 kN

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BOULDERING TECH INFO

Catching falls in bouldering (and


sport climbing before clipping
the first protection) is one of the
basic skills of climbers.

For safe bouldering observe the following rules and procedures:


Watch the climber constantly.
Two hands are always better than one hand.
Two spoters are always better than one spotter.
Try to rotate the climber before hitting the ground so that he hits the ground legs first.
Bouldering is a social event but when you go bouldering on your own, always let someone know
when and where you go.

• Do not waste magnesium unnecessarily


and clean the holds and marks after
climbing.
• Make sure no rubbish is left after you.
• Do not shout, do not break branches
• Use a crashpad, protecting the surround-
ings of rocks and your ankles
• Make it a habit to bring a first aid kit
to the rocks
• Before visiting a new area, find out
sufficient information about habits,
classification, parking and camping there.

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BOULDERING

What to bring?

Crashpad
Once eccentric luxury, today inseparable part of boulder-
ing. Bouldering mat protects climbers from bad landing,
absorbs impact of the body and protects your ankles
and back. It also protect the surroundings of rock from
erosion. Bouldering mats may seem somewhat expensive
but believe us that materials used for their production
are not cheap. And most importantly – how much do you
value your back?

Brushes
Remember that too thick Mg layer decreases friction
which the holds provide. Brushes on sticks are suitable
for cleaning places out of reach. Never use wire brushes,
they damage the rock.

Accessories
• Rug for cleaning climbing shoes
• Tape
• Nail clipper
• Wear the warmest jacket you have – it will
not let you get cold and you can warm your
climbing shoes under it
• A warm hat is absolutely necessary.

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SLACKLINE TECH INFO

Slackline set-up with a rachet

Slackline can be put up virtually anywhere,


in the park, garden, rocks, camping place,
over the river, etc. Walking on the slackline instalation releasing
is the ideal training of balance we can make
use of in any sports activity. The surround-
ing of the slackline, its height and length
have a great influence on the difficulty.

Slackline set-up with a pulley system

releasing

Slackline set-up with


a pulley system

Security
knot

Protector, rug or wooden


plugs protect the tree
as well as the line from The ground beneath the line should
damage. be even. Remove all dangerous objects
from beneath the line.
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SLACKLINE

Not excited by
slacklining in parks
any more?
Then try:

Longline
line longer than 30 m, it
requires a lot of skill and effort.
The length of the line plays an
important role in the difficulty of lining.

As in the case of belay station, also


for slackline a sharp angle of the
anchor point is better in terms of load
distribution.

Wasserline
water underneath is not only an inter-
esting variegation but it is also a much
more difficult variant of lining.

Trickline – unseen tricks


can be done on a special
wide line.

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CLIMBING GLOSSARY TECH INFO

Caution! It you are not 100% sure that your


partner has given the command Off belay/Safe,
do not off-belay! Double check whether the
Off belay command was indeed said. Take the
climber off belay only when it is absolutely clear
that your partner is secured at the belay station!

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CLIMBING GLOSSARY

Accessory cord – a cord of diameter 4–8 mm which does not Ice axe, Ice tool – a handy tool for safety and balance, having
have the properties of a rope. a pick/adze head and a spike at the opposite end of the
shaft.
Aid climbing – advancing on the wall using pitons, friends,
nuts and other artificial aids used for ascent as well as belay. Jumaring – ascending on a rope using hand/chest ascenders
held in hand, tied by a sling or carabiner to the harness to
Belay – belay station, anchor point. the leg.

Belay system – all mechanical parts of belay, i.e. harness, Multi-pitch route – in climbing walls higher than the length
rope, belay station, protection points (bolts, glue-in anchors, rope; climbers proceed in a rope team from one belaying sta-
etc.). tion to another

Big wall – a very high wall whose climbing lasts up to several Nuts – metal pyramidal objects of different sizes used as mo-
days. bile protection points. Suitable for narrow chinks.

Bolt – a protection point anchored in the rock; hanger plate Pitch – the distance between two belay stations.
is screwed on a bolt. Quickdraws are clipped in it. Bolts are
not for rappelling! Piton – a mobile anchor and belay device hammered into
cracks and joints in traditional climbing.
Bouldering – climbing without a rope at the height of jump.
Protection point – any point that catches a fall of the leader
Campus board – an overhang board with horizontal slats de- (glue-in anchor, bolt, friend, nut, piton, thread, etc.).
signed for strength training.
Quickdraw – connecting element (2 carabiners connected by
Chalk – slang. Magnesium for better grip and friction. a sling) between the rope and stable protection points.

Chest harness – for optimised body position when hanging Ring – a protection point anchored to the rock (mainly on
or falling; only to be used together with a sit harness. sandstone) used mostly for rappelling or lowering.

Chimney – a rock cleft large enough to fit the climber's body Route – a climbing line of any distance.
into. To climb such a structure, the climber usually uses op-
posite pressure on the vertical walls. Single rope – the only type of rope used to belay the leader
with a single line of rope. Used mainly in sport climbing.
Crampons – metal framework with spikes attached to boots
to increase safety on snow and ice. Thread (Wormhole) – two holes in rock or ice connected by
a channel. Passing through a sling creates a protection point
Crash pad / bouldering mat – a portable mattress used in or a belay station.
bouldering as protection against injuries from a fall.
Topo – a schematic plan of a route
Dry-tooling – climbing with crampons and ice axes on a rock
without snow and ice. Tube – belay device used mainly in belaying in sport climbing.

Fall factor – fall factor determines the hardness of fall. It is Twin rope – a thin double rope, 7.5–8 mm Both lines are in-
calculated by dividing the length of the fall by the active serted into protection points.
length of the rope.

Friend – mobile spring-loaded camming device used in routes


mainly in tradiotional climbing.

Glue-in anchor – a steel securing eye in rock. Quickdraws are


clipped in glue-in anchors. It is usually possible to rappel from
a glue-in anchor.

Half rope – a thin rope used as two lines. Only one line may
be used in each protection point. Used in traditional climbing,
on ice and mixes.

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FIRST AID TECH INFO

FIRST AID
Find out the state of consciousness of the
injured. It is very important to thoroughly inspect
the injured and exclude the presence of massive
bleeding.
Emergency If irresponsive to verbal or painful stimulus, focus
on the presence of basic life functions:
112
EU countries

911
most of North America
Breath: If not breathing, tilt the injured
person’s head back and check and release
oral cavity.

999
(e.g. UK, China or some
African countries) Pulse: If impalpable, initiate cardiac massage.
Put backs of hands of your crossed arms with
Most GSM phones elbows stretched on the breast-bone in the
have pre-programmed intersection of the line between the nipples
calling to these and the centre of chest.
numbers even in case For 30 compressions of chest breathe in twice.
of insufficient credit Compress the heart approximately 100x/min.
and some even without
a SIM card.

Artificial respiration: Press the nose with


thumb and forefinger, open the injured
person’s mouth with your lips and breathe in.

FROSTBITES

The key is prevention 1st degree 2nd degree 3rd degree


It is necessary to be at least in a 2-head
team when going climbing or doing Systematically warm up frostbitten parts of body,
other sports. Always be physically well remove rings, watches, etc. Frostbitten parts of body
prepared. Have a charged mobile phone must not be rubbed as this could damage the tissue.
and a first aid kit handy.

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FIRST AID

First aid for bleeding


Perform wound toilet and wipe edges with
disinfection.
If it is a massive haemorrhage, create
a pressure bandage.
If blood splashes in a pulse rhythm, raise
the limb above heart level. Press the pressure
point and attach a sterile cover.
Fix the pressure layer by a bandage and tighten
the whole bandage under moderate pressure
= PRESSURE BANDAGE

Pressure points Blood loss Strangulation

Write down
the time
of strangulation

Fixation of broken limbs

Fixation of the upper limb Fixation of the lower limb


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FIRST AID TECH INFO

ALTITUDE SICKNESS: ACCLIMATIZATION


BASIC RULES AND ALTITUDE SICKNESS
Never keep ascending with symptoms of altitude
sickness! A few rules
(shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, weakness) “NOT SO HIGH”
Stop until the symptoms disappear completely. no more than 300–400 meters of altitude /
If you are feeling worse, descend immediately! day stay for 2 nights every 1000 meters of
Do not wait until the morning! Descend to the altitude
altitude where you last felt well after waking up.
Never leave a person with altitude sickness alone! “NOT SO HIGH”
proceed slowly and smoothly
in acclimatization
“CLIMB HIGHER, SLEEP LOWER”
ascend additional 100–200 meters
of altitude above the camp return and
stay for the night
“LISTEN TO YOUR BODY”
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES,
transport

Improvised stretcher for 2


to 4 rescuers made of a rope

Improvised stretcher for 2


to 4 rescuers made of skis

Improvised harness from a 150-cm sling Rope sitting stretcher


If the person is unconscious, add a chest harness for 1 rescuer

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FIRST AID

Alpine signal Calling for help


• the same signal 6 times in the
Alpine distress signal can be done using visible signals minute in regular intervals
(lamp, torch, camera flash, etc.) or audible signals • 1 minute break
(whistle, shooting, shouting, loud strikes, etc.). It is • the same signal 6 times in
most commonly done with a torch or a whistle, which the minute in regular intervals
are part of equipment for each hike. It has two stages: • 1 minute break, etc.
signalling and waiting for the answer. Each lasts for
1 minute. Reply to the distress signal
• the same signal 3 times in
the minute in regular intervals
• 1 minute break
• the same signal 3 times in
the minute in regular intervals
• 1 minute break, etc.

NE

YES NO
we need help we do not need help
Behaviour when
a helicopter is used
• draw attention to yourselves (we are here)
• clearly mark the hiding place 25 x 25 m
• when you hear the helicopter, form letter Y
with your arms
• stand with your back to the wind, heading
to the landing area
• properly secure all loose items in the lace of landing
(clothing, backpacks, etc.)
• approach the helicopter only after the rotor
has stopped or if instructed so by the crew
Follow the instructions of the crew!
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TEN RULES TECH INFO

TEN RULES FOR SAFE CLIMBING


Climbing is a risky sport. Without
1. Quality equipment adequate mastering of the belaying
Use only certified and for the certain activity recom- technique and use of appropriate
mended equipment whose history you know and equipment there is a risk of fall,
read carefully the instructions for use. injury and in the worst case even
death.
2. Warm up before climbing
Stretching and warming-up protects your joints,
ligaments and muscles from injury.
The safety during climbing is not only
dependent on the gear and climber’s
3. Partner check
experience. Very important factor is
Before every route check with your climbing partner: also a weather. That is why before you
tying knot, locking of harness, placing of the rope in go climbing or to the mountains, check
the belay device, placing the carabiner in the belay carefully the weather forecast and
loop, screwing of the locking mechanism of the cara- consider the risk coming from the
biner, and finally securing the rope with a knot at sudden weather changes mainly in
the end. the mountains.
4. Pay full attention to belaying
You have your climbing partner's life in your hands.
Therefore grip the braking line of the rope in hand
at all times and watch out constantly.

5. Correct position of the belayer


Choose the right place for belaying and watch
whether your climbing partner does not deviate from
the route.

6. Communicate
Always let your partner know what is going on. Al-
ways inform your partner before sitting out to the
rope or before expected fall. The belayer also has
to inform the climber if some complications in be-
laying occur.

7. Be careful when passing the rope through


You can only lower your partner from anchor points,
from a carabiner with a locking mechanism or from
two quickdraws facing opposite each other. One
quickdraw in the anchor point is not sufficient. It is
forbidden to hang the rope to a carabiner or ring
which is already occupied by another rope. Friction
of ropes may cause their damage or breakage.

8. Protect your head


A helmet protects against head injuries caused by
uncontrolled fall or falling rocks. Keep a safe dis-
tance from climbers in neighbouring routes. Helmet
in the bag is useless!

9. Be considerate
Wait until your route is free. Respect other climbers,
inform them of danger and mistakes you have seen.
Observe prohibitions and restrictions in the area
where you are.

10. Think of the environment


Behave to the rock, mountain and nature not to dev-
astate them. It is only up to us in what environment
we and those who come after us will be.
The weather is also very important factor. Check
carefully the weather forecast - especially in the
mountains before you go climbing or just for a hike.
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NOTES

NOTES

GRADE TABLE

UIAA France sandstone USA UIAA France sandstone USA


5- 4c V 5.5 9- 7b+ Xa 5.12b
5 5a VI 5.6 9-/9 7b+/7c Xa/Xb 5.12b
5+ 5a VI 5.7 9 7c Xb 5.12c
6- 5b VIIa 5.8 9/9+ 7c/7c+ Xb/Xc 5.12d
6 5c VIIb 5.9 9+ 7c+ Xc 5.12d
6 5c VII 5.9 9+ 7c+/8a Xc 5.13a
6+ 5c+ VIIc 5.10a 9+/10- 8a Xc/XIa 5.13a
6+/7- 6a VIIc/VIIIa 5.10a 10- 8a/8a+ Xc/XIa 5.13b
7- 6a+ VIIIa 5.10b 10- 8a+ XIa 5.13b
7-/7 6a+/6b VIIIa/VIIIb 5.10b 10-/10 8a+/8b XIa/XIb 5.13c
7 6b VIIIb 5.10c 10 8b XIb 5.13d
7/7+ 6b/6b+ VIIIb/VIIIc 5.10c 10/10+ 8b/8b+ XIb/XIc 5.13d
7+ 6b+ VIIIc 5.10d 10+ 8b+ XIc 5.14a
7+ 6b+/6c VIIIc 5.10d 10+/11- 8b+/8c XIc/XIIa 5.14a
7+/8- 6c VIIIc/IXa 5.11a 11- 8c XIIa 5.14b
8- 6c/6c+ VIIIc/IXa 5.11a 11- 8c/8c+ XIIa 5.14b
8- 6c+ IXa 5.11b 11-/11 8c+ XIIa/XIIb 5.14c
8-/8 6c+/7a IXa/IXb 5.11b 11-/11 8c+/9a XIIa/XIIb 5.14c
8 7a IXb 5.11c 11 9a XIIb 5.14d
8/8+ 7a/7a+ IXb/IXc 5.11c 11/11+ 9a/9a+ XIIb/XIIc 5.14d
8+ 7a+ IXc 5.11d 11+ 9a+ XIIc 5.15a
8+ 7a+/7b IXc 5.11d 12- 9b XIIIa 5.15b
8+/9- 7b IXc/Xa 5.12a 12 9b+ XIIIb 5.15c
9- 7b/7b+ IXc/Xa 5.12a 12+ 9c XIIIc 5.15d
Warning:
Activities at height such as climbing, via ferrata, caving, rappelling, ski-touring, rescue, work at
height and exploration are dangerous activities, which may lead to severe injury or even death.
Thus the following is essential before use: careful reading and understanding of the instructions
for use acquaintance with the possibilities and limitations of the product adequate apprentice-
ship in appropriate techniques and methods of use understanding and acceptance of the risk
involved. In case of doubt or problem of understanding, contact SINGING ROCK.

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