Rope Descending and Ascending Skills for Climbing, Caving, Canyoneering and Rigging

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In Rappelling you'll find everything you need to know about descending a rope, from the most basic to advanced techniques, including knots, rigging strategies, rappel devices, and more. Included is a comprehensive discussion of ropes, slings, and all the hardware used in rappelling.

Abseiling techniques for climbing are 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 with improvised rope ascending techniques (prusiking) and ascending a fixed rope with mechanical ascenders (jumaring). Abseilng accident analysis and prevention is also included, along with a section on rappel back-ups and safety checks.

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  • Author: Bob Gaines
  • Format: Paperback
  • Publisher: Globe Pequot Press
  • Publication date: Sept, 2013
  • ISBN13: 9780762780808
  • Nr pages: 172
  • Dimensions: 190 x 235mm
  • Weight: 460g
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Brand
Globe Pequot Press
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Book type
Instructional Book
Product Code
S2214160

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