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

Name: Rappelling : Rope Descending and Ascending Skills for Climbing, Caving, Canyoneering, and Rigging
Author: Bob Gaines
ISBN: 9780762780808

by Bob Gaines

an item in the How to Climb Series

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

by Bob Gaines

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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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LanguageEnglish

PublisherGlobe Pequot Press, The

Publication DateSep. 24th, 2013

ISBN-139780762780808

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Acknowledgments	p. vii
Introduction	p. viii
Equipment	p. 1
Harnesses	p. 1
Ropes	p. 1
History	p. 1
Kernmantle Ropes	p. 3
ULAA and CE Certification for Dynamic Ropes	p. 5
Static and Low-Stretch Ropes	p. 6
Dynamic, Low-Stretch, or Static	p. 8
Diameter and Sheath Percentage	p. 8
Sharp Edge Resistance	p. 8
Static Elongation	p. 8
Dry or Non-Dry	p. 8
Rope Length	p. 8
Rope Care and Use	p. 9
Coiling and Uncoiling Your Rope	p. 9
Helmets	p. 13
Gloves	p. 14
Knife	p. 14
Slings and Webbing	p. 14
Flat Webbing	p. 14
Tubular Webbing	p. 14
Knots for Webbing	p. 16
Spectra and Dyneema Slings	p. 18
Cord and Cordelettes	p. 20
Carabiners	p. 22
Rappel Anchors	p. 27
Natural Anchors	p. 27
Trees	p. 27
Rock Structures	p. 30
Rigging Natural Anchors	p. 35
Rappel Rings and Quick Links	p. 36
Artificial Anchors	p. 40
Bolts	p. 40
Pitons	p. 53
Nuts and Cams	p. 54
The RENE Principle	p. 56
Principles of Equalization	p. 56
Pre-Equalized System	p. 56
Self-Equalizing Systems	p. 58
Vectors	p. 60
Notes on Redundancy	p. 63
Knots	p. 65
Loop Knots	p. 65
Overhand Loop	p. 65
Figure Eight Follow-Through	p. 66
Figure Eight Loop	p. 66
Bowline	p. 66
Bends	p. 71
Figure Eight Bend	p. 71
Double Fisherman's Knot	p. 71
Triple Fisherman's Knot	p. 71
Knots for Joining Two Rappel Ropes	p. 74
Flat Overhand (aka Euro Death Knot)	p. 75
Friction Hitches	p. 77
Prusik Knot	p. 77
Klemheist Knot	p. 78
Autoblock	p. 81
Stopper Knot	p. 82
Rappelling Methods and Devices	p. 85
Rappelling Fundamentals	p. 85
Non-Mechanical Rappel Methods	p. 87
Fast Roping	p. 87
Arm Rappel	p. 88
Dulfersitz Rappel	p. 88
Carabiner Rappels	p. 90
Carabiner Wrap	p. 90
Munter Hitch	p. 91
Carabiner Brake System	p. 93
Standard Rappelling Devices	p. 95
Figure Eight Descender	p. 95
Tube Devices	p. 99
Plate Devices	p. 102
Rappelling Safely	p. 105
Accidents-Analysis and Prevention	p. 105
Rappel Belays	p. 108
Rappel Backups	p. 110
Teaching Rappelling	p. 114
Site Selection	p. 114
Rigging for Contingencies	p. 114
Rappelling Methods for Climbing	p. 121
Multipitch Rappels	p. 121
Tandem Rappel	p. 129
Simul Rappel	p. 130
Rappelling with a Heavy Pack or Haul Bag	p. 130
Rope Management	p. 131
Tossing the Rope	p. 131
Retrieving the Rope	p. 131
Dealing with Stuck Ropes	p. 131
Single Rope Rappel Devices for Fixed Lines	p. 135
Rappelling with an Assisted Braking Device	p. 135
Petzl Grigri	p. 135
Petzl Stop	p. 135
Rappel Rack	p. 136
Rope Protectors	p. 138
Passing a Knot	p. 139
Passing a Knot with a Cordelette	p. 140
Passing a Knot with a Self-locking Rappel Device, Mechanical Ascenders, and Etriers	p. 140
Vertical Rope Access Techniques	p. 141
Canyoneering Techniques	p. 147
Canyoneering Rappel Devices	p. 147
Canyoneering Rope Retrieval Techniques	p. 147
Carabiner and Knot Blocks	p. 147
The Reepschnur	p. 150
Rigging for Canyoneering Contingencies	p. 152
Rope Ascending Techniques	p. 155
Improvised Rope Ascending: Prusiking	p. 155
Ascending a Single Fixed Rope	p. 158
Jumaring	p. 159
The Yosemite Method	p. 163
Glossary	p. 165
Index	p. 169
About the Author	p. 173
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FormatPaperback

LanguageEnglish

PublisherGlobe Pequot Press, The

Publication DateSep. 24th, 2013

ISBN-139780762780808

ISBN-100762780800

Shipping Weight0.06 lbs

Acknowledgments	p. vii
Introduction	p. viii
Equipment	p. 1
Harnesses	p. 1
Ropes	p. 1
History	p. 1
Kernmantle Ropes	p. 3
ULAA and CE Certification for Dynamic Ropes	p. 5
Static and Low-Stretch Ropes	p. 6
Dynamic, Low-Stretch, or Static	p. 8
Diameter and Sheath Percentage	p. 8
Sharp Edge Resistance	p. 8
Static Elongation	p. 8
Dry or Non-Dry	p. 8
Rope Length	p. 8
Rope Care and Use	p. 9
Coiling and Uncoiling Your Rope	p. 9
Helmets	p. 13
Gloves	p. 14
Knife	p. 14
Slings and Webbing	p. 14
Flat Webbing	p. 14
Tubular Webbing	p. 14
Knots for Webbing	p. 16
Spectra and Dyneema Slings	p. 18
Cord and Cordelettes	p. 20
Carabiners	p. 22
Rappel Anchors	p. 27
Natural Anchors	p. 27
Trees	p. 27
Rock Structures	p. 30
Rigging Natural Anchors	p. 35
Rappel Rings and Quick Links	p. 36
Artificial Anchors	p. 40
Bolts	p. 40
Pitons	p. 53
Nuts and Cams	p. 54
The RENE Principle	p. 56
Principles of Equalization	p. 56
Pre-Equalized System	p. 56
Self-Equalizing Systems	p. 58
Vectors	p. 60
Notes on Redundancy	p. 63
Knots	p. 65
Loop Knots	p. 65
Overhand Loop	p. 65
Figure Eight Follow-Through	p. 66
Figure Eight Loop	p. 66
Bowline	p. 66
Bends	p. 71
Figure Eight Bend	p. 71
Double Fisherman's Knot	p. 71
Triple Fisherman's Knot	p. 71
Knots for Joining Two Rappel Ropes	p. 74
Flat Overhand (aka Euro Death Knot)	p. 75
Friction Hitches	p. 77
Prusik Knot	p. 77
Klemheist Knot	p. 78
Autoblock	p. 81
Stopper Knot	p. 82
Rappelling Methods and Devices	p. 85
Rappelling Fundamentals	p. 85
Non-Mechanical Rappel Methods	p. 87
Fast Roping	p. 87
Arm Rappel	p. 88
Dulfersitz Rappel	p. 88
Carabiner Rappels	p. 90
Carabiner Wrap	p. 90
Munter Hitch	p. 91
Carabiner Brake System	p. 93
Standard Rappelling Devices	p. 95
Figure Eight Descender	p. 95
Tube Devices	p. 99
Plate Devices	p. 102
Rappelling Safely	p. 105
Accidents-Analysis and Prevention	p. 105
Rappel Belays	p. 108
Rappel Backups	p. 110
Teaching Rappelling	p. 114
Site Selection	p. 114
Rigging for Contingencies	p. 114
Rappelling Methods for Climbing	p. 121
Multipitch Rappels	p. 121
Tandem Rappel	p. 129
Simul Rappel	p. 130
Rappelling with a Heavy Pack or Haul Bag	p. 130
Rope Management	p. 131
Tossing the Rope	p. 131
Retrieving the Rope	p. 131
Dealing with Stuck Ropes	p. 131
Single Rope Rappel Devices for Fixed Lines	p. 135
Rappelling with an Assisted Braking Device	p. 135
Petzl Grigri	p. 135
Petzl Stop	p. 135
Rappel Rack	p. 136
Rope Protectors	p. 138
Passing a Knot	p. 139
Passing a Knot with a Cordelette	p. 140
Passing a Knot with a Self-locking Rappel Device, Mechanical Ascenders, and Etriers	p. 140
Vertical Rope Access Techniques	p. 141
Canyoneering Techniques	p. 147
Canyoneering Rappel Devices	p. 147
Canyoneering Rope Retrieval Techniques	p. 147
Carabiner and Knot Blocks	p. 147
The Reepschnur	p. 150
Rigging for Canyoneering Contingencies	p. 152
Rope Ascending Techniques	p. 155
Improvised Rope Ascending: Prusiking	p. 155
Ascending a Single Fixed Rope	p. 158
Jumaring	p. 159
The Yosemite Method	p. 163
Glossary	p. 165
Index	p. 169
About the Author	p. 173
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