| Rappelling: Rope Descending and Ascending Skills for Climbing, Caving, Canyoneering, and Rigging Contributor(s): Gaines, Bob (Author) |
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ISBN: 0762780800 ISBN-13: 9780762780808 Publisher: Falcon Press Publishing OUR PRICE: $29.66 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Mountaineering |
| Dewey: 796.522 |
| LCCN: 2013022411 |
| Series: Falcon Guides How to Climb |
| Physical Information: 0.41" H x 7.46" W x 9.32" (1.00 lbs) 184 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher 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 |
Contributor Bio(s): Gaines, Bob: - Bob Gaines is an American Mountain Guides Association Certified Rock Instructor and owner/director of Vertical Adventures Rock Climbing School, based at Joshua Tree National Park, California. |