Polish language/Rock climbing/Polish terminology



English-Polish dictionary of equipment:

This section presents a basic list of items which were not borrowed from the English language.

In order to explain the meaning and usage of less known climbing material, definitions, or links

are provided. ( A white powder used by climbers to put on hands to prevent sweating ) Check here:Chalk ( A material bag used to carry chalk while climbing or bouldering)
 * chalk – magnezja
 * chalk bag – woreczek na magnezję


 * climbing shoes – buty wspinaczkowe




 * harness – uprząż (A piece of climbing gear that allows a climber to tight himself to the rope and perform a climb.) Check here: Harness



(A small lamp attached to a material string that can be put on head and used while climbing or walking while it's getting dark. It is frequently used by climbers on the camping site)
 * head lamp – czołówka


 * helmet – kask




 * nuts – kostki Check here:Nuts




 * rope – lina


 * quickdraw – ekspres Check here: Qickdraw