Description: Further DetailsTitle: RappellingCondition: NewSubtitle: Rope Descending And Ascending Skills For Climbing, Caving, Canyoneering, And RiggingAuthor: Bob GainesFormat: PaperbackISBN-10: 0762780800EAN: 9780762780808ISBN: 9780762780808Publisher: Falcon GuidesGenre: Sports & HobbiesRelease Date: 09/24/2013Description: 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 techniquesLanguage: EnglishCountry/Region of Manufacture: USItem Height: 235mmItem Length: 190mmItem Weight: 28gBook Series: How To Climb SeriesRelease Year: 2013 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
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Publication Name: Rappelling
Title: Rappelling
Subtitle: Rope Descending And Ascending Skills For Climbing, Caving, Canyon
ISBN-10: 0762780800
EAN: 9780762780808
ISBN: 9780762780808
Release Date: 09/24/2013
Release Year: 2013
Country/Region of Manufacture: US
Item Height: 235mm
Series: How To Climb Series
Book Title: Rappelling : Rope Descending and Ascending Skills for Climbing, Caving, Canyoneering, and Rigging
Number of Pages: 192 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Globe Pequot Press, T.H.E.
Topic: Caving, Mountaineering
Publication Year: 2013
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Sports & Recreation
Item Weight: 1 Oz
Author: Bob Gaines
Item Length: 9.2 in
Book Series: How to Climb Ser.
Item Width: 7.5 in
Format: Trade Paperback
