|
Post by Tony Tsuboi on Sept 26, 2013 14:29:59 GMT -8
We’ve been teaching a five point system check prior to rappel cast off. Basically the climber works thru the system chain from the anchor to the harness. This eliminates a lot of fiddling, re-checking things that have already been checked, and uncertainty around missing something. As long as each point has been checked, the climber can weight the system, unclip their personal anchor and cast off. I think this is a best practice to consider adding into the FOTH9 chapter on Rappel. - Anchor - Rope - Belay Device - Locking Biner - Harness Anchor is self explanitory – SRENE anchor Rope represents 1.) Rope is affixed to the anchor, 2.) Confirm both strands reach secure ground or there are stopper knots in the end Belay device represents the rope is correctly fed thru the belay device Locking Biner is locked Harness is secure and double backed Read more: freedom9bestpractice.freeforums.net/index.cgi?board=reppel&action=display&thread=94#ixzz2g2ZPQ4cO
|
|
|
Post by gregggagliardi on Sept 26, 2013 18:09:54 GMT -8
Nice post! Wondering if we need an acronym.
A. Anchor:secure not srene since rap anchors rarely are this good B. Belay device: correctly set up on harness with locking carabiner C. Cord: rope(s) reaches the bottom or next rappel station with knots if needed (sometimes these increase risk if the rope gets stuck)
Gregg
|
|
|
Post by Tony Tsuboi on Sept 26, 2013 18:54:09 GMT -8
ABCLH and ABRLH just don't have a ring to it
|
|