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Doug Robinson shows us How NOT 2 rappel
🕑 Added 2021-09-22 13:39:27 +0000 UTCYou join us as we rappel/abseil 400 ft. Doug Robinson joins Mike Rogers, Bobby Hutton and myself as we bring we show you some of the systems we regularly use descending cliffs. Rappelling is dangerous! Accidents while rappelling kill climbers regularly. Pay attention, Check your systems, communicate and always consider tying stopper knots. We recommend learning and practicing these techniques with a guide or experienced climber. Consequences are pretty high if you mess something up.
➜➜➜Episodes we referred to:
►Does marking your rope with a sharpie damage your rope? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beWcB4jRQYg
►Friction Hitch break tests. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fdOn2futNc
►American Death Triangle tests https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sQNpjnJe40&t=580s
►Doug Robinson Interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b45OXWG3kzQ
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00:00 Intro 00:24 Doug Robinson! 01:13 Australia Rappel 02:08 Rappel Set up 04:02 Safety Message 05:31 Finding middle 06:48 Tube style rappel device 11:35 Rap station management 16:30 Two Rope Rappel 18:52 Lab visit (EDK test) 19:56 Friction hitch back ups 26:25 Pulling the ropes 30:06 Rap up
