# | Concept | Culture | Statement | Freq. |
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1 | pitons | rock climbing community | Pitons are vital safety equipment for securing ropes and protecting climbers in traditional rock climbing. | 3 |
2 | pitons | France | Pitons were historically used in alpinism and mountaineering in France, but their usage has declined in favor of other climbing protection methods. | 1 |
3 | pitons | Switzerland | Historically used in alpinism and mountaineering, pitons have declined in usage in European climbing culture in favor of other protection methods. | 1 |