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).
What is the Lotus Sutra? The Lotus Sutra (Sanskrit: Saddharma Puṇḍarīka Sūtra , meaning "Sutra of the White Lotus of the Wonderful Dharma") is one of the most revered and influential Mahayana Buddhist texts. It is widely considered the final and most complete teaching of Lord Buddha Shakyamuni, encapsulating the essence of his enlightenment.