This also applies to cable, chain, and webbing.
Gear that is anchored includes anchors, rocks, trees, tripods, trucks, etc.
A "bight" is a simple loop in a rope that does not cross itself.
A "bend" is a knot that joins two ropes together. Bends can only be attached to the end of a rope.
A "hitch" is a type of knot that must be tied around another object.
"Descending devices" (e.g., ATCs, Brake Bar Racks, Figure 8s, Rescue 8s, etc) create friction as their primary purpose. The friction in descending devices is always considered when calculating forces.
The "Safety Factor" is the ratio between the gear's breaking strength and the maximum load applied to the gear (e.g., 5:1).
: The central hook, "I don't want nothing in between us / nothing there to stop the feeling," emphasizes a desire for pure, uninterrupted closeness.
dvsn - Between Us (feat. Snoh Aalegra) [Official Music Video]
: It famously flips Usher's 1997 classic " Nice & Slow ," maintaining a smooth, consistent rhythm that highlights the vocal chemistry between Daley and Aalegra.
: dvsn noted that Aalegra’s inclusion helped them "blur the lines of communication and temptation" in their songwriting. Music Video & Visuals