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Rappelling with a carabiner brake.

bhaddock June 14, 2012 Rappelling with a carabiner brake.2019-06-15T07:46:09-06:00 Climbing No Comment
Carabiner Brake Introduction Rappelling typically makes use of specialized equipment, such as brake racks and other lowering devices, but in an emergency situation, you can make a rappelling rig using carabiners and rope.  Called a “carabiner brake”, it offers the benefits of not twisting the rope and providing more even…
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All about belaying – how to apply friction to a rope to arrest a stranded climber.

bhaddock June 14, 2012 All about belaying – how to apply friction to a rope to arrest a stranded climber.2019-06-15T07:46:03-06:00 Climbing No Comment
What is Belaying? Belaying is a method of applying friction to the rope to control the amount of rope that is paid out or taken in.  It is also used to arrest a climber that has fallen or to control the rate of descent of a load from a higher…
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Bowline on a Coil – how to secure a climber to a rope.

bhaddock June 14, 2012 Bowline on a Coil – how to secure a climber to a rope.2019-06-15T07:46:00-06:00 Climbing No Comment
Bowline on a coil The bowline on a coil is utilized to secure a climber to the end of the climbing rope.  Utilize a minimum of three wraps parallel to each other and laying between the hip bone and lower set of ribs.  All coils touch and are tight enough…
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Rappel Seat – how to create a rappel seat out of rope.

bhaddock June 14, 2012 Rappel Seat – how to create a rappel seat out of rope.2019-06-15T07:45:57-06:00 Climbing No Comment
Rappel seat left hand brake The rappel seat is utilized to form a rope harness for rappelling and can be tied for use with the left or right hand. Leg straps do not cross, and are centered on buttocks and tight.  Leg straps form locking half-hitches on rope around waist. …
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