Definitions by GayClimber

Bong 

A type of rock climbing piton. The bong is much larger than a normal piton and thus can be hammered into wider cracks. Extremely rare since the development of clean climbing.

“I went to the climbing museum and saw RURPs, bongs, and a whillans sit harness!”

Bong by GayClimber March 18, 2025

Biner 

A shortened form of “carabiner,” often used by climbers. Please don’t use this though, as it is phonetically identical to a racist slur. Just say carabiner.

“Do you have a spare locking biner?”

“Why are you saying racist slurs? Yes, I have a carabiner, here.”

Biner by GayClimber March 17, 2025

nut tool 

The long metal tool a follower has to use to free their leader’s nuts when they get stuck in a crack. It should be thin (to account for even the smallest nuts), and ideally have a leash so you don’t drop it. It should also have a hook on the working end. On the handle end a flat spot is nice so when you have to hit it hard to remove their nuts, you don’t hurt your hand.

A person with a rack should absolutely own a nut tool.

Also called a pro key. An important part of your traditional rock climbing toolkit.

“Do you have a nut tool? I don’t want to lose nuts on this climb.”

nut tool by GayClimber March 17, 2025

Bushnargle

A mess. Originally referred to tangled rock climbing ropes, but can be used for other chaotic, difficult-to-fix situations as well.

“Don’t climb until I get the bushnargle out of this rope.”
“My coworker caused a whole bushnargle by sending an email to the wrong person.”

Bushnargle by GayClimber December 25, 2024