Bremsplatte

English translation: rope brake

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German term or phrase:Bremsplatte
English translation:rope brake
Entered by: Kevin Lossner

08:39 Jun 13, 2005
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Sports / Fitness / Recreation
German term or phrase: Bremsplatte
Wir favorisieren aus Sicherheitsgründen die Y-Konstruktion, bei der ein langes Seilstück sich in zwei armlange Teile mit je einem Karabiner am Ende teilt. Kurz hinter der Weiche am Einzelstrang ist eine Bremsplatte eingefügt.

Context: climbing equipment braking systems

No hits for "brake plates" or anything similar with respect to climbing as far as I can see. Can anyone help?
johnduke
rope brake
Explanation:
Similar descriptions of climbing equipment often mention a rope brake.
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Kevin Lossner
Portugal
Local time: 13:48
Grading comment
Many thanks, Kevin.
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rope brake


Explanation:
Similar descriptions of climbing equipment often mention a rope brake.

Kevin Lossner
Portugal
Local time: 13:48
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 7
Grading comment
Many thanks, Kevin.
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