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Gaines, Bob, 1959-
Subjects
Rappelling.
Rappelling -- Training.
Rappelling -- Equipment and supplies.
Rappelling -- Safety measures.
Canyoneering.
Canyoneering -- Equipment and supplies.
Canyoneering -- Safety measures.
Knots and splices.
Rock climbing.
Rock climbing -- Training.
Rock climbing -- Equipment and supplies.
Rock climbing -- Safety measures.
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Gaines, Bob, 1959-
Rappelling.
Rappelling -- Training.
Rappelling -- Equipment and supplies.
Rappelling -- Safety measures.
Canyoneering.
Canyoneering -- Equipment and supplies.
Canyoneering -- Safety measures.
Knots and splices.
Rock climbing.
Rock climbing -- Training.
Rock climbing -- Equipment and supplies.
Rock climbing -- Safety measures.
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Rappelling : rope descending and ascending skills for climbing, caving,
canyoneering
, and rigging : a Falcon guide / Bob Gaines.
by
Gaines, Bob, 1959-
FalconGuides, c2013.
Call #:
796.5223 G142ra
Subjects
Rappelling.
Rappelling
--
Training.
Rappelling
--
Equipment and supplies.
Rappelling
--
Safety
measures
.
Canyoneering
.
Canyoneering
--
Equipment and supplies.
Canyoneering
--
Safety
measures
.
Knots and splices.
Rock climbing.
Rock climbing
--
Training.
Rock climbing
--
Equipment and supplies.
Rock climbing
--
Safety
measures
.
Series
Falcon guide.
How to climb series.
ISBN:
9780762780808 (pbk.)
0762780800 (pbk.)
Description:
vi, 172 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes index.
Summary:
"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"--Provided by publisher.
Covers techniques for climbing applications, including multi-pitch rappelling methods and rope management. Also discusses single rope fixed-line rappelling techniques used in caving,
canyoneering
and for industrial applications, along with improvised rope ascending techniques and techniques for ascending a fixed rope with mechanical ascenders.
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