Rock Climbing : How to Make a Rappel System
Making a rappel system involves tying the two ends of the rope together, throwing the rope over the edge, hooking up an ATC guide rappel device and taking out the slack of the rope. Properly use a rappel system with safety information from an experienced rock climber and stunt man in this free video on extreme sports. Expert: Scott Keisling Contact: www.climbon.biz Bio: Walter Scott Kiesling has been rock climbing for more than 25 years, and he currently owns the climbing facility called “Climb On!” in Wilmington, NC Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC
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This is the lamest bit of instruction that I have seen. This gentleman continually tells you to get expert instruction. What’s the point of this video? There is no talk of how to properly wear a harness, what about checking to see that your carabiner is locked? How about a prussic back up (auto block). How about the importance of the brake hand? This is terrible.
u mean prusik?
use a pusnik knot
munter hitch works fine, and is easy with some instruction. however, you’ll find the rope wraps/spins below you as you decend, which can be a pain in some situations…
it is possible as long as you have the skills and the right technique. Improvising a rappel devise is only used in case you have dropped your rappel device. there are several methods of rappelling with the carabiner the best two are the munter hitch and the carabiner brake. I prolly wouldnt try it if youre a beginner.
yeah there u go. the carabiner. would it be possible to use that as a descender?
you mean the carabiner?
ok so i dont have an ATC guide… r they rly all that nessesary or can i pass the rope through the clip/loop/thingy a few times?