Doug Robinson shows us How NOT 2 rappel

You join us as we rappel/abseil 400 ft. Doug Robinson joins Mike Rogers, Bobby Hutton and myself as we bring we show you some of the systems we regularly use descending cliffs.

Rappelling is dangerous! Accidents while rappelling kill climbers regularly. Pay attention, Check your systems, communicate and always consider tying stopper knots.

We recommend learning and practicing these techniques with a guide or experienced climber. Consequences are pretty high if you mess something up.

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►Friction Hitch break tests.
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►American Death Triangle tests
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00:00 Intro
00:24 Doug Robinson!
01:13 Australia Rappel
02:08 Rappel Set up
04:02 Safety Message
05:31 Finding middle
06:48 Tube style rappel device
11:35 Rap station management
16:30 Two Rope Rappel
18:52 Lab visit (EDK test)
19:56 Friction hitch back ups
26:25 Pulling the ropes
30:06 Rap up