rappelling. With one hand hold the free end of the rope and the Prusik knot with
one hand and with the other hand push down on the leverage point F. Control the
speed of release of the rope with the hand with the Prusik knot to control the speed
as you descend on the rope (Fig. 8.2). Attention! It is mandatory that you tie a
knot at the bottom end of the rope before starting the descent.
9.2 - Rappelling a single fixed rope so you can pull the rope down afterwards. At
the rappel station, arrange the rope as illustrated (Fig. 8.3), making sure that the
knot cannot slip through the ring, with a rope sling make tie a self-locking Prusik
knot around the descent rope (A) and connect the Prusik loop to your harness.
Proceed as in paragraph 9.1 to proceed with the descent down the rope (A).
After the descent, pull the end of the rope (B) to pull the rope down. Attention! It
is mandatory that you tie a knot at the bottom end of the rope (A) before starting
the descent. Danger of death! It is mandatory that you rappel down the anchored
section of the rope (A), if you abseil on side (B) you will have a very serious and
even fatal accident.
10) LEGEND.
Leader (Fig. 2.1); Hand (Fig. 2.2); Fall (Fig. 2.3); Anchor (Fig. 2.4); Lowering
(Fig. 2.5); Second (Fig. 2.6).
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