Learn How to Rappel: Part 3, Descent

Learn How to Rappel with ITS Tactical: Part 3, Descent

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Education

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• ITS
• Tactical
• Imminent
• Threat
• Solutions
• Abseil
• Abseiling
• Anchor
• Fixed
• Rappel
• Climbing
• Rappelling

[TheTwist72]

Great vid. Just learnt to rappel yesterday. I really like the idea of the prussik as a backup. I had alot of friction (and heat) in my right hand (behind my back). Will the prussik reduce this? Cheers

[ITStactical]

@TheTwist72 It might possibly reduce the heat if you're gripping the prusik. Its intent is as a backup though, and the heat (caused by friction) is expected in Rappelling. If it's an issue for you, look into some better gloves or wear a liner pair of gloves under your rappelling gloves. Thanks for the comment!

[streethero9]

i dont like this harness

[ITStactical]

@streethero9 Any reasons why? At least give a reason, I happen to really like mine.

~ Bryan

[PaulDSniper1991]

You forgot the rope guard XD. Helpful Video though, made it easy to explain to my buddy how to setup, although we use ATC's, no one seems to carry the Figure 8s anymore. keep up the goodwork.

[ITStactical]

That I did, didn't notice that until you pointed it out! ATC's work well and can definitely be used in place of a Figure 8.

Thanks for the kind words and the comment.

~ Bryan

[brokenbstring]

Who makes the rope guard or a good rope guard. I'm having trouble finding one. The one from Blackhawk is no longer made. Thanks

[leongaines]

Excellent video for me to learn from. Quick question: Any reason why you did not connect the Prusik knot to another caribiner connected to your harness? What is best practice? Thanks in advance.

[MultiClimbers]

"Rope"

Where ahhhhhhhhh shit it hit me in the face

[Ansel1995]

Is it easier to use the ATC's over the Figure 8's?

[joey2phillips]

Couple things wrong, the locking overhand knots for the figure 8 and the backup should butted up right against the knot to eliminate shock load, second when feeding the rope through the figure 8 the rope should come over the TOP, not the bottom, third the locking carabiner on his harness attached to the fig 8 is upside down, i know he says "screw down so you don't screw up" but in this case hes wrong. Also i would like to mention that if possible, use a belayman and not a prussik.

[DCPartyKid]

@CheapThrillsTV Thanks! I hadn't considered that.

[CheapThrillsTV]

@DCPartyKid 550 cord will definitely be best when it comes to weight. I've used it but I find any length longer than 50ft or so will be very spongy making it a bit harder to retrieve, not to mention its more difficult to grip such a thin cord. So I use a 6mm pull cord.

[DCPartyKid]

@CheapThrillsTV Thanks for responding. Yep, I figured out a single strand setup with a biner-block/clove hitch. For me, it's definitely the way to go since it saves weight when hiking through the canyons. I just use paracord for my retrieval string.

[CheapThrillsTV]

@DCPartyKid The advantage of this is that you don't have to buy more rope than what you need. Say the longest drop you intend to do is 100', you would have to buy 200' to do a double strand, or even a single strand for that matter. It is optional though, you can buy enough climbing rope for the rappel alone, and buy cheaper accessory cord for your pull side. Heck, you can even get some decent rope from Home Depot, as long as you're using it to retrieve your rope ONLY!

[CheapThrillsTV]

@DCPartyKid There's a couple of ways. With enough rope, you can simply rappel double strand. To rappel single strand, you can use a knot block or biner block. You put your rope through your rappel ring/anchor and toss over enough rope for the rappel. That's your rappel side. Other side will be your pull side and that's where you choose a block. That knot or biner block will be what holds your weight essentially. Now toss the pull side over. Rappel on rappel side, and retrieve with other side.