Rappelling : Rope Descending and Ascending Skills for Climbing, Caving, Canyoneering, and Rigging EPUB
by Bob Gaines
Part of the How To Climb Series series
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In Rappellingyou'll find everything you need to know about descending a rope, from the most basic to advanced techniques,includingknots, rigging strategies, rappel devices, and more.Included is a comprehensive discussion ofropes, slings, and all the hardware used in rappelling.
Rappelling techniques for climbingare covered in detail, including multi-pitch rappelling methods and rope management. Single rope fixed line rappelling techniques used in caving, canyoneering, and for industrial applications are also discussed, along withimprovisedrope ascending techniques ("prusiking") and ascending a fixed rope with mechanical ascenders ("jumaring"). Rappelling accident analysis and prevention is also included, along with a section on rappel back-ups and safety checks.
Inside you'll find information on:
- Ropes
- Rappel devices
- Slings and webbing
- Knots and hitches
- Rigging rappel anchors
- Rappelling methods
- Rope retrieval techniques
- Rappelling accident analysis
- Rappel safety back-ups
- Working withfixed lines
- Rope ascending techniques
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- Format:EPUB
- Pages:184 pages
- Publisher:Falcon Guides
- Publication Date:24/09/2013
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- ISBN:9781493004447
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- Format:EPUB
- Pages:184 pages
- Publisher:Falcon Guides
- Publication Date:24/09/2013
- Category:
- ISBN:9781493004447
