CouncilWorking for Climbers,Hill Walkers andMountaineers
Checkthe Anchors
Use a Prusik
Knot the Rope
Abseiling:get it right!1. Check the AnchorsAnchor failure is not
an option if in any doubt Alwaysleave extra gear behind. Check the
rope is properlythreaded through the anchor. Check the abseil
deviceis correctly attached to both you and the rope.
2. Use a PrusikA French Prusik knot can be used as a back up
whenabseiling. If control islost when abseilingthe prusik knot
shouldgrab the rope butthis is not foolproof.The prusik knot canbe
used in a variety
of ways and whenabseiling on tworopes the prusik mustbe wrapped
aroundboth. When usedcorrectly the prusikwill not become trapped in
the belay device.
3. Knot the RopeThe consequences of abseiling off the end of a
rope areusually fatal. Tying a big enough knot in the ends of
allropes should prevent this from happening.
Abseilingaccidents kill!
French Prusik
Source : Rock Climbing Essential Skills& Techniques,
MLTUK
