Rope Work
Abseiling, also called rappelling, is the controlled descent down a rock face using a rope. It is essential to know how to set up your rope, how to set up your rappel, how to pass a knot and troubleshoot if things go wrong - for canyons with 3 or higher rating. Thanks to YouTube below below are some links to guide you on some basic rope work knowledge.
The Rappel
Passing a Knot |
Autoblock Back-up |
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Ascending a Rope |
Ascend with Prusik |
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