A harness is a system used for
connecting the rope to the
climber. Most harnesses used
in climbing are preconstructed
and are worn around the pelvis
and hips, although other types
are used occassionally. These
harnesses prevent children
from falling even when
inverted. The modern sport of
rock climbing makes extensive
use of so called mountain
climbing rope, which designed
to stretch under load in an
elastic manner in order to
absorb the energy required to
arrest a person in free fall
without generating forces high
enough to injure somebody.
Rock climbing ropes are used
for caving, rappelling, and
rescue applications and used
by many rock climbing
enthusisats around the world.
