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Q&A Can you Rappel with an Old Climbing Rope?

I received an old climbing rope, whose history is unknown. I know this rope should not be used for any situations where a fall is possible since it may have already sustained one. However, can it ...

2 answers  ·  posted 4y ago by Jesse Yishai‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A What do you do when you're rappelling a halfed rope and you run out of rope on one side?

So this happened the other day; shouldn't have happened if I had been taking my time and paying attention to what I was doing, but it did: I was cleaning several ropes from the top of a short cra...

3 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by ShemSeger‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A Redundancy in rappel systems

What is the simplest setup for rappelling that is fully redundant? The most common system seems to be rappelling off of both strands of a rope passing through two rappel rings on separate anchors....

1 answer  ·  posted 4y ago by Yuval Adam‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A Tradeoffs between different stopper knots

Because a number of accidents have occurred when a climber was lowered or rappelled off the end of a rope, it is wise to tie a stopper knot in the end(s) of the rope. My question is what stopper k...

1 answer  ·  posted 5y ago by Qudit‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A Rappel: How do I start rappel from a ledge when using rappel extension

I'm using a rappel extension similar to what is shown in this video and that one. When the rappel start is a straight drop-off from a ledge and the anchor is low to the ground, I find it difficult...

1 answer  ·  posted 5y ago by BobJ‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A Transition from ascending to descending a rope

Consider an ascension of a single rope with an ATC guide in locking mode and a foot loop with a friction hitch, as described in this answer: Quickest / most efficient way to ascend a hanging rope ...

2 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by Yuval Adam‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A Use of a personal anchor system to rappel (abseil) off a cliff with anchors by the edge and at foot level

Definitely not a duplicated question to this one... Rather a much more specific question... The situation arises when there are bolted anchors at foot level on the edge of the cliff: The issue ...

2 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by Enjoy nature‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A Rappelling with only one arm

I'm working on a novel. The main character recently (six months ago) lost her arm above the elbow. She's attending a summer camp, and I'm wondering if, with proper planning (and probably a mountain...

2 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by Beacon80‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A What's this knot called?

I came up with this variation of the flat overhand knot (also known as the Euro Death Knot) for pulling ropes on a rappel. I've never been comfortable using the Euro Death Knot (EDK), but it's hard...

3 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by ShemSeger‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A is it safe to use a 4mm cord for French Prusik auto-block friction hitch when rappelling off parallel 10mm dynamic rope?

I want to rappel off of 10mm dynamic rope. The rope will be fed through both sides of the ATC device (parallel). Is it safe to use a 4mm cord for my French Prusik auto-block knot? There is a simil...

2 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by Chris Morris‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A Can I use SteriGENE broad spectrum disinfectant on abseil rope?

I work in ecologically sensitive areas in NZ and my ropes routinely get soiled. I have been asked by the Dept of Conservation to clean and disinfect my ropes to minimise the chances of accidentall...

1 answer  ·  posted 6y ago by user34581‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A Is it possible to rappel with only a rope? (No harness, Prusik cord, or other gear)

There may be an emergency situation where I find myself needing to lower myself but with no or damaged equipment. Assuming I only have a rope, can I lower myself to safe ground?

3 answers  ·  posted 12y ago by Reverend Gonzo‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Knots when abseiling with single rope

I have a rope of 10 m which supports 3 kN (300 kg) strength. I will abseil with it as a single rope. I want to know what is the recommended knot to use when attaching the top with my anchor's cara...

1 answer  ·  posted 6y ago by user1780468‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A How should I choose between setting up a Cordelette or an Equalette climbing anchor?

I was going through anchoring techniques and I came across this well-received question: Anchor without cordelette? How should one decide when to go for a Cordelette or an Equalette?

2 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by WedaPashi‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Is there a consensus or ethic for rappelling off a tree?

When trad climbing I have seen many people wrap their rope around a tree and then rappel, and then yank the rope down at the next belay station or tree. I have also seen the scarring as a result of...

3 answers  ·  posted 11y ago by DJBunk‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A What is the correct way to attach an autoblock to your harness for rappelling?

When rappelling and using an autoblock consisting of a french prusik knot it seems there may be some options on how and where to attach the autoblock to my harness. Is there a correct placement ...

3 answers  ·  posted 11y ago by STW‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A If an autoblock inteferes with a belay device will a fireman belay have any effect?

When rappeling I understand the need for a backup--whether an autoblock below the belay device, or a second person providing a fireman belay. My understanding is that using an autoblock incorrectl...

2 answers  ·  posted 11y ago by STW‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to use a Munter hitch to belay and rappel?

There seems to be conflicting information on the web about how to use a Munter hitch for belaying and rappelling while rock climbing. The way I learned decades ago is consistent with Nols Wildernes...

2 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by StrongBad‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Practical uses for commando/Australian rappel?

Having watched several Bear Grylls shows, I was curious if anyone has any practical uses for a "commando rappel", as he calls it, or an "Australian rappel". It seems like they're only used for ente...

2 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by Chris Mendez‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A The dangers of simul-rappelling

To simul-rappel, the technique goes as follows: Prepare to rappel as usual, passing the rope through bomber bolts; Tie knots on both ends of the rope; Attach your personal anchoring system (PAS) ...

2 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by QuantumBrick‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to stop in the middle of a rappel without an autoblock?

Sometimes people rappel without a backup prussik, such as when canyoning and sometimes an auto block needs to be adjusted. In either of these situations, is there a way to stop yourself in the midd...

2 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Lowering other members of a party on belay after rappelling

I, an experienced climber who knows how to rappel, would like to take some people on a scramble route that requires rappelling into a notch. The other people on the trip have standard top rope clim...

4 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by partiallyfulltime‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A What happens to rappel anchors?

When setting up a rappel anchor, using things like webbing, rings, that kind of stuff, what happens to the anchor when you get to the bottom? Assuming you can't hike to the top and grab it, do you ...

2 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by Blackbear‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A In canyoning, [why] do people skip a backup prusik?

I am used to abseiling with a prusik cord, which gives me protection for the case I lose control of the descent speed. However, I have heard that in canyoning, in some situations, using the prusik...

2 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by anatolyg‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Rappelling from tree

My friend and I were on a tough sport climb and couldn't make it to the chains. Thus, we had one quickdraw still on a bolt and we didn't want to leave this behind, (a quickdraw on this same projec...

4 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by maxwell‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A When rappelling, should a screwgate locking carabiner be orientated up or down?

For the locking caribiner that connects the person's harness to their rappel device/ropes, should the locking caribiner's gate be toward the top or bottom of the setup when using a screwgate type l...

1 answer  ·  posted 7y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Backing up a abseil anchor with a human

Long story short, I want to abseil down from my balcony. The guard rail of my balcony feels sturdy, is bolted into multiple different bricks and uses big screws which makes me think that they will ...

5 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by Henk‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A What do I do if I lose my belay plate?

The scenario My climbing partner and I are at the top of a pitch and we drop a belay plate to the ground. There is no safe descent, we were planning on rappelling down off safe anchors. What do w...

8 answers  ·  posted 10y ago by System‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to safely use reverso with ferrata harness?

Ferrata harnesses (FH) can be probably safely used also for climbing, as stated in another post. However, I am not sure how to use the reverso with FH. This is because in a usual FH, the belay ...

1 answer  ·  posted 7y ago by jjrr‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Minimum safe rappel rope diameters?

9mm is considered minimum for a vertical rappel with a nylon or polyester kernmantle rope, 6mm with high strength aramid, but what if your rappel isn't vertical? What's the minimum safe rope diamet...

2 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by ShemSeger‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Whats the best way to abseil off a ledge with the anchor at foot level?

Is there any method for making the initial stages of an abseil smoother when the anchor in use is at foot level and the ledge drops off abruptly. I have had a big swing before when trying to do thi...

2 answers  ·  posted 10y ago by ldgorman‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A Is it ok to use rolled aluminum descending rings in permanent anchors?

Rolled aluminum descending rings like the SMC Descending ring are light (11g) and cheap ($3) which makes them great for carrying and leaving behind on long descents, but in my mind they are disposa...

2 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by ShemSeger‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to rappel with a dog?

My wife and I are planning a camping and climbing trip and we would likely need to rappel with our medium-sized (45lbs/20kg) dog. Holding the dog is obviously unacceptable, and using the dog's back...

1 answer  ·  posted 7y ago by Chris Mendez‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to tandem rappel/abseil with a child?

So my toddler just barely fits the smallest child's harness on the market, which of course means she's big enough to go climbing and rappelling with daddy ;) I've been playing around with differe...

1 answer  ·  posted 9y ago by ShemSeger‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Rapelling an overhang

How do you bypass the overhang, mid-rappel? --. <-- Start of rappel | | __| <-- Overhang | | Do you go to your knees and then step one foot over at a time trying not to squash yo...

5 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by Adam Terlson‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to avoid tangling up the rope when throwing it before rappelling?

When we rappel after a multi-pitch climb, we usually take up the rope (or both ropes when we use half ropes) so that we end up with one or two nicely lap-coiled ropes. Throwing the coiled ropes q...

2 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by anderas‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Rappelling in the Rain

Last night I had a nightmare that I was 5 pitches off the ground and it started to pour rain. When I woke up I realized I have no idea how to deal with this. Asking around, everyone says two thing...

4 answers  ·  posted 11y ago by theJollySin‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Why does abseiling become easier gradually?

When I am abseiling, the rope is initially hard to feed through my braking device - if I take my hands away from the rope, I get stuck in mid-air. However, as I am getting lower, it gradually gets...

1 answer  ·  posted 8y ago by anatolyg‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A What are the dangers of descending/rappeling very quickly?

Sometimes when descending with a GriGri, I get the urge to pull hard and zip down the line. Safe reasoning returns and I continue descending with a safe, steady pace. However, I would like to know ...

2 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by Chris Mendez‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Rappelling with an injured arm

Is there a specific method which would help one with an injured (say, broken) arm to rappel down a rock? It is very much possible that one may hurt his / her arm for some or the other stupid / maj...

1 answer  ·  posted 10y ago by WedaPashi‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Safe ways to abseil last

When being the last one to abseil you obviously need to make sure that when you are down, you can retrieve the rope. While the most common way is probably to use twin/half ropes and to put one rope...

0 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by imsodin‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Is Kamikaze knot safe with ropes of different diameters?

I know how the last man rappel. While practicing at a local place, I saw one of the groups using a kamikaze knot for rappel and rope retrieval after the last man rappelled. Kamikaze and Sheepshank ...

1 answer  ·  posted 8y ago by WedaPashi‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A Abseiling on one rope: should I attach the prusik to the other one?

We were abseiling into a cave (about 15 metres height) using a rope hanged by its middle from an anchor: _ /o\ | | | | | | | | | | My experience on abseiling is mostly from climbing, where I de...

3 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by anatolyg‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

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Q&A Lowering off from anchors vs. rappelling after a climb?

What is recommended after finishing a sport climb--lowering off from the anchors or rappelling ? Rappelling preserves the hardware better, but is usually thought to be more dangerous since you take...

2 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by shimizu‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

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Q&A How do to a safety knot when abseiling with 2 ropes?

If I'm abseiling with a double rope what's the common way to add a safety knot? Is it a prusik knot around the 2 ropes instead of 1 or something like 2 prusiks?

0 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by Tiago‭

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Q&A Backup prusik for Abseiling: Where does it go?

When abseiling from an anchor during rock climbing, I like to use a backup prusik as a potential lifesaver in case I screw up. However, I have heard different advice on where to put it, both for w...

3 answers  ·  posted 12y ago by Lagerbaer‭  ·  last activity 10y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to rappel on an over-hanging cliff?

I have rappelled quite a few times. I have also done commando rappel on shorter patches (up to 100 ft or so). The pic of a cliff that I have attached below is Kokankada. The height to rappel will b...

3 answers  ·  posted 10y ago by WedaPashi‭  ·  last activity 10y ago by System‭

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