Knowledge base General canyoning and caving equipment
Specific information and selection help regarding General canyoning and caving equipment, the choice and use of this outdoor sports equipment.
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Lifetime Canyoning and Caving Equipment!
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How do I maintain my canyoning and caving equipment?
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Why is inspecting your (outdoor sports) equipment important?
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What are suitable luggage and travel bags for outdoor sports?
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Can you safely pass a via ferrata with caving equipment, especially the lanyards?
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What is suitable undergarments for canyoning and/or caving?
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Which gloves to use in wet and cold (work) environments?
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How do you determine the size of your foot?
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Which shoe size do I need?
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How do I break in my shoes properly?
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What is the difference between a climbing harness, canyoning harness, caving harness, seat harness, hip harness and integral harness?
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What are suitable belts / harnesses for canyoning and / or caving?
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Which climbing harness or belt is suitable for children?
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How do I choose the right helmet?
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How do I choose the right carabiners?
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Strength indications on carabiner
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What is the right carabiner for me?
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Is it possible to connect 2 carabiners (or 2 snap hooks)?
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This is how you choose a climbing set / quickdraw!
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Which rope clamps are there?
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What is the difference between the Tebylon Ring hanger and Raumer Anellox hangers?
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How do you choose the right belay device?
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What does a spit kit consist of?
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How do I choose the right rope for canyoning or caving?
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What to pay attention to when ordering a rope length!
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Recommendation for rope marking
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How much rope goes in a bag/backpack?
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What is semi static and what is dynamic rope?
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What is the difference between Type-A and Type-B lines of semi-static ropes?
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What is the difference in the Korda's ropes Dana and Iris?
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What is prusik rope / reepschnur?
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What is a handy rope protector?
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How do I maintain my ropes?
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Ease of use rope spools!
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Zipper broken? That's how it works again!
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Why do you use stainless materials in canyoning / caving?
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Care and maintenance of outdoor/pocket knives/scissors
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How do you use a whistle in (emergency) situations?
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How to Measure the Size of a Zipper?
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