Pink point
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In climbing
, a pinkpoint is similar to a redpoint. To obtain or accomplish a pinkpoint, the climber must climb the route from the start, leading while clipping the rope into previously placed quickdraws as they go to the top, without falling or hanging on the rope. This differs from on-sighting a climb or flashing a climb in that a pinkpoint can be attempted as many times as needed, so long as it is climbed from the start without falling or hanging.
A pinkpoint differs from a redpoint in that quickdraws are already in place on the bolts
along the climb.
This style was first created for practical reasons. It proved very difficult to remove all runners on an overhanging route after every attempt so they were just left in place for the next climber.
On bolted routes using pre-placed quickdraws is commonly accepted today, however, some climbers argue that a 'true' redpoint where quickdraws are placed while climbing represents a more difficult climb.
For traditional routes protected with removable gear (Nuts
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...) only a real red-point (including the placement of gear, which often adds to the difficulty) is generally recognized as a successful ascent.
Climbing
Climbing is the activity of using one's hands and feet to ascend a steep object. It is done both for recreation and professionally, as part of activities such as maintenance of a structure, or military operations.Climbing activities include:* Bouldering: Ascending boulders or small...
, a pinkpoint is similar to a redpoint. To obtain or accomplish a pinkpoint, the climber must climb the route from the start, leading while clipping the rope into previously placed quickdraws as they go to the top, without falling or hanging on the rope. This differs from on-sighting a climb or flashing a climb in that a pinkpoint can be attempted as many times as needed, so long as it is climbed from the start without falling or hanging.
A pinkpoint differs from a redpoint in that quickdraws are already in place on the bolts
Bolt (climbing)
In rock climbing, a bolt is a permanent anchor fixed into a hole drilled in the rock as a form of protection. Most bolts are either self-anchoring expansion bolts or fixed in place with liquid resin....
along the climb.
This style was first created for practical reasons. It proved very difficult to remove all runners on an overhanging route after every attempt so they were just left in place for the next climber.
On bolted routes using pre-placed quickdraws is commonly accepted today, however, some climbers argue that a 'true' redpoint where quickdraws are placed while climbing represents a more difficult climb.
For traditional routes protected with removable gear (Nuts
Nut (climbing)
In rock climbing, a nut is a metal wedge threaded on a wire, used for protection by wedging it into a crack in the rock. Quickdraws are clipped to the nut wire by the ascending climber and the rope threads through the quickdraw. Nuts come in a variety of sizes and styles, and several different...
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Spring loaded camming device
A spring-loaded camming device is a piece of rock climbing or mountaineering protection equipment. It consists of three or four cams mounted on a common axle or two adjacent axles, so that pulling on the axle forces the cams to spread farther apart...
...) only a real red-point (including the placement of gear, which often adds to the difficulty) is generally recognized as a successful ascent.
See also
- Sport climbingSport climbingSport climbing is a form of rock climbing that relies on permanent anchors fixed to the rock, and possibly bolts, for protection,...
- On-sight climbingOn-sight climbingOn-sight climbing means to attempt a rock climbing route for the first time without inspection or any form of "beta" ....
- Flash (rock climbing)
- Traditional climbingTraditional climbingTraditional climbing, or trad climbing, is a style of rock climbing in which a climber or group of climbers places all gear required to protect against falls , and removes it when a passage is complete...