This also applies to cable, chain, and webbing.
Gear that is anchored includes anchors, rocks, trees, tripods, trucks, etc.
A "bight" is a simple loop in a rope that does not cross itself.
A "bend" is a knot that joins two ropes together. Bends can only be attached to the end of a rope.
A "hitch" is a type of knot that must be tied around another object.
"Descending devices" (e.g., ATCs, Brake Bar Racks, Figure 8s, Rescue 8s, etc) create friction as their primary purpose. The friction in descending devices is always considered when calculating forces.
The "Safety Factor" is the ratio between the gear's breaking strength and the maximum load applied to the gear (e.g., 5:1).
The phrase is frequently found in contemporary creative contexts, such as:
"Pe aripile dragostei" (On the wings of love) is a common poetic and romantic expression in Romanian literature and music, often used to describe the feeling of being elevated or carried away by deep affection. It evokes a sense of freedom, transcendence, and the transformative power of a romantic connection.
Pe aripi de nostalgie - Te iubesc, te vreau, nu te las nicicând (voce AI)