Setting up a Fixed Rappel Station

In this video we describe an alternate method of setting up a fixed rappel using a two anchor system with redundant backup and a seat-hip rappel with safety prusik. For more information on any of the Knots used in this video, please visit ITS Tactical and our Knot of the Week series: http://www.itstactical.com/topics/knots/knot-of-the-week/

Category:

Education

Tags:

• Climbing
• Rappelling
• Rappel
• Rappel Station
• How to Rappel
• Fixed Rappelling
• Prusik
• ITS Tactical
• Imminent Threat Solutions

[beast12101]

For the webbing you used a tape knot? Not sure if i heard you right. I got the prussek, but what knot did you use forming the rope for the prussek. thanks

[ITStactical]

@beast12101 Yes the webbing was a tape knot backed up on the tails with overhand knots. The Prusik is formed with double fisherman's knots to create the closed loop needed for the Prusik.

[blackhatch46]

now lets see the fast rope in action.

[ocelotsix]

My only question, and maybe I just don't know because I am relatively new to this, is aren't you supposed to have an angle smaller than 90 degrees for the webbing? Opening past 90 degreed creates a force greater than the weight of the climber. It would seem that with the setup you have, on a hard fall you would place alot of stress on the webbing. But again, I could be wrong.

[MrBoxofplastic]

Why did the 2nd guy step on the rope? I've always been taught NOT to grind dirt into ropes.

[bkb0000]

@beast12101

a "tape knot" and a "water knot" are the same thing, depending on which side of the atlantic you're on. but it's NOT a through-tied "figure 8," it's a through-tied "over-hand knot."

[reptilezs]

cross loading the carabiner on the person rappelling. clip in to the belay loop

[83VF750F]

Cool keep the vid coming!

Stephen

[john1112112]

that weird looking thing that he connected the black rope to, u said something about rescue, is that plastic or metal?

[Bobster986]

You need to show how he goes down better, but great video!

[beast12101]

@ITStactical didnt see the tape knot in your series, I use a waterknot, basically a fig 8 with the other end coming through and following the knot from the other side. It may be the same knot just different names.