What Are Climbing Clips Called?

Carabiners in Rope Activities

• Carabiners link ropes in rope activities.
• Carabiners attach climbers to routes.
• The Superclip works for new climbers.
• Climbing holds are shaped grips on walls in routes.
• Carabiners link ropes and harnesses.
• Carabiner comes from a German word for carbine hook.
• Readings on carabiners are in kilonewtons.
• Stick clips allow clipping the first bolt from the ground.

Hiking Clips

• Clips designed for hiking keep users safe.
• Lightweight aluminum carabiners securely link ropes.
• Spring-loaded gate carabiners prevent accidental unclipping.
• Shaped grips on climbing walls are called holds.

Climbing Tools

• Carabiners link ropes in rope activities.
• Carabiner clips attach climbers to routes.
• Carabiners securely connect ropes, harnesses.
• Lead climbing means clipping protection while moving up.
• The word carabiner comes from German for carbine hook.
• Stick clips allow clipping the first bolt from the ground.