Bob Gaines

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Rappelling: Rope Descending and Ascending Skills for Climbing, Caving, Canyoneering, and RiggingPaperback, 24 September 2013

Rappelling: Rope Descending and Ascending Skills for Climbing, Caving, Canyoneering, and Rigging
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Part of Series
Falcon Guides How to Climb
Part of Series
How to Climb
Print Length
184 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Falcon Press Publishing
Date Published
24 Sep 2013
ISBN-10
0762780800
ISBN-13
9780762780808

Description

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

Product Details

Author:
Bob Gaines
Book Format:
Paperback
Country of Origin:
US
Date Published:
24 September 2013
Dimensions:
23.67 x 18.95 x 1.04 cm
ISBN-10:
0762780800
ISBN-13:
9780762780808
Language:
English
Pages:
184
Weight:
453.59 gm

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