Wire trace

Vertical caving terminology and methods > Ladders, climbs and older techniques

Wire trace, wire belay, wire tether, wire strop

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Wire trace for an electron ladder, with C-links on the ends.

A piece of wire, designed to be put around a natural, to hang a ladder from, instead of using a sling. Can be connected directly to the ladder, without needing a spreader. Usually has swaged eyelets at the ends, with optional C-links.


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