Meanings
vibs1
- pluralplural onlyrareslangclimbingShoes with rubber outsoles made by the Vibram company.
On iced rocks, hard-frozen scree, or ledges of wet earth or vegetation, Vibs are treacherous.
1964, Modern Mountaineering, page 581 more example
The other school of thought (the majority) will wear crampons in vibs — short points flex less — and vibs give better foot insulation than nailed boots.
1970, Climber and Rambler, volume 9, page 67
VIBs2
- pluralplural of VIB
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