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Noun: Sticht plate
  1. The first mechanical rope brake consisting of a small metal plate with a slot that allows a bight of rope to pass through to a locking carabiner and back out.
    "Sticht plates have become less popular since more modern designs provide smoother control over the rope and are less prone to jamming, especially when doubling as a descender."

Derived forms: Sticht plates

Type of: belay

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