Stick Clip
A stick clip is a pole (often created with a stick and a piece of tape) that allows sport climbers to clip the first (or higher) bolt(s) from the ground. Stick clips are commonly used if the climber does not feel comfortable climbing to the first bolt and therefore wants to be protected while climbing the first section of the climb.

Stick Clips are an optional piece of gear and are not required to climb in most areas.