How and Why Climbers Use Tandem Rappels

I was asked if a tandem rappel could be done instead of a counterbalanced rappel because a tandem rappel is safer. In some circumstances, particularly in rescues, tandem rappels are used. But, while generally safer than a counterbalanced rappel, there are still too many safety and efficiency downsides for it to be a standard rappelling technique outside of emergency situations.


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I referenced two videos on counterbalanced rappels:
How to make counter-balanced rappels safer (not safe, safer) -    • Six Tips for a Safer Counterbalance Rappel  
Why my family don't use counter-balanced rappels in normal circumstances -    • Why Our Climbing Family Doesn't Typically ...  


0:00 Intro
0:07 Bumper
0:16 Counter-balanced Rappels Have Risks
0:42 An Alternative to a Counter-balanced Rappel?
0:57 Setting Up a Tandem Rappel
2:24 Advantages
3:02 Disadvantages
4:24 Outro


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