Rappelling
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Rappelling

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

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eBook - ePub

Rappelling

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

About this book

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. 

 

Rappelling 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"). 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 with fixed lines
  • Rope ascending techniques

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Information

Publisher
Falcon Guides
Year
2013
eBook ISBN
9781493004447
Edition
1

Table of contents

  1. Acknowledgments
  2. Introduction
  3. Chapter 1. Equipment
  4. Chapter 2. Rappel Anchors
  5. Chapter 3: Knots
  6. Chapter 4: Rappelling Methods and Devices
  7. Chapter 5: Rappelling Safely
  8. Chapter 6: Rappelling Methods for Climbing
  9. Chapter 7: Single Rope Rappel Devices for Fixed Lines
  10. Chapter 8: Canyoneering Techniques
  11. Chapter 9: Rope Ascending Techniques
  12. Glossary
  13. About the Author