Fix o Spit Fix (fix bolt)

Dictionary definition:

Fix o Spit Fix (fix bolt) Masculine noun

1. A permanent anchor used in sport climbing, generally consisting of a metal stud, a piton or a plate fixed into the rock with epoxy resin or cement, used to protect routes and ensure climbers' safety.

Encyclopaedia (from the point of view of mountaineering and climbing):

Fix o Spit Fix In mountaineering and climbing, the term "fix" or "spit fix" refers to a type of permanent anchor used to protect sport climbing routes. These anchors usually consist of metal studs, pitons or plates, which are fixed into the rock with epoxy resin or cement. Placing fixes is a delicate operation that requires careful planning and a thorough knowledge of anchoring techniques and of the characteristics of the rock. Fixes are placed along climbing routes to protect climbers during their ascent, allowing them to clip the rope to the anchors to safeguard themselves against a fall. These anchors are particularly important on crags and rock faces equipped for sport climbing, where they offer climbers reliable, consistent protection points along the route. However, the placing and responsible use of fixes raise questions of ethics and environmental impact, since the indiscriminate placing of fixes can damage the rock and alter the natural experience of climbing. Mountaineers and climbers are therefore encouraged to use fixes responsibly and to adhere to the principles of climbing ethics, respecting the natural environment and preserving the integrity of rock faces.