No problem - wrap the prussik around both ropes (may need a slightly longer prussik cord). Make sure both ropes are equal diameter and don't forget to tie the ends together with a big knot. Always check the prussik is gripping the ropes before you set off. Remember the prussik is an improvised method of backing up your abseil so abseil slowly and check before you commit your weight to it.
I want to climb solo, so I would get the rope around a tree or something and then descend, holding two ropes in my hand (each half of the rope). Is there any way to combine the prusik safety knot with using two ropes with figure 8, so that I can retrive the rope after I descended, but still be safe if I let go of the ropes?
Best prusik video on youtube. Excellent explanation.
JRNY1605 1 month ago
The best explanation of using a Prusik that I've seen.
cab337 8 months ago
Excellent explanation. Couldn't be made any clearer.
RickM1953 10 months ago
No problem - wrap the prussik around both ropes (may need a slightly longer prussik cord). Make sure both ropes are equal diameter and don't forget to tie the ends together with a big knot. Always check the prussik is gripping the ropes before you set off. Remember the prussik is an improvised method of backing up your abseil so abseil slowly and check before you commit your weight to it.
andymanzoku 1 year ago
I want to climb solo, so I would get the rope around a tree or something and then descend, holding two ropes in my hand (each half of the rope). Is there any way to combine the prusik safety knot with using two ropes with figure 8, so that I can retrive the rope after I descended, but still be safe if I let go of the ropes?
Igoman1984 1 year ago
Thanks.
Please share. Also suggest a topic for Z - we might then make it.
Andrew
AndrewChainey 1 year ago
@AndrewChainey Z hauling rig ;) aka 3:1 pulley system
paulsn 8 months ago
Easy to follow. Thanks
ghettosprayer 1 year ago
very well presented!!1 cherio
jumjarman 1 year ago