Grapnel
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| Grapnel | |
|---|---|
| Type | Climbing gear |
| Tech Level | TL–2 |
| Cost | Cr15 |
| Size | 4 liters |
| Weight | 2 kg |
| Also see | Rope |
A grapnel, or a grappling hook, consists of three or more flukes attached to the end of a rope. Many examples have folding flukes for ease of transport. A grapnel is generally used for attempting climbs up sheer pitches. A grapnel may be secured in place to allow a descent.
Grapnels may be thrown into wreckage or debris to spread it out or drag items clear.
Maximum range to throw a grapnel is about 30 meters. Seven separate climbs would complete a 200-meter pitch (planting the grapnel on a ledge or projection, climbing to it, then repeating).
Grapnel climbing bypasses the procedure of sending up a lead climber; each climb is equivalent to a regular climb up the emplaced ropes.
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