Vertical caving terminology and methods > SRT basic terms
The rope used on a traverse. Cows tails are clipped into the traverse line for safety when traversing. In its simplest form, a traverse line might just be a short rope connected to a single anchor or natural at each end. Alternatively, it might be a single backup leading to a Y-hang. However, a traverse line would normally be attached to multiple anchors along its length. This will often be on a traverse that is not related to a pitch. When used with a pitch, it may be between a backup and Y-hang at the pitch head, or between the bottom of a hang and the top of the next hang, or less commonly at the pitch base.
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