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How Safe is Climbing Equipment?
- ShelbyGonzalez
- March 13, 2008
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When climbing gear is maintained and used correctly, it is extraordinarily strong and dependable. Most manufacturers of climbing equipment adhere to the stringent safety standards of the International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation (UIAA). You can tell if a piece of gear meets UIAA safety standards by checking the label for the UIAA symbol. UIAA standards include a variety of tests for strength, endurance, slippage and so on, depending on the type of gear. The strength...
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- bruno
- November 04, 2007
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Three air sports you've probably never tried
- ShelbyGonzalez
- October 30, 2007
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Today I'm discovering all sorts of outdoor activities I want to get into. First there was freerunning. Now I found this snowkiting video and I'm starting to wish I were back in Minnesota, wicked winter and all, just so I could learn how to do it.But I'm in luck. My area in northern California is perfect for paragliding.And BASE jumping.The New River Gorge Bridge in West Virginia, where BASE jumping is allowed one day a year....