Definately one of the better videos I have watched on the subject. Most rush through it as though you already know how to do what they are doing, but for someone who has never done it before, you really nailed giving clear concise instructions. In my case it isn't even for rock climbing, I just wanted a way when using my new backyard zip line to get down without having to build an exit platform. using the loops to put your feet in will allow me to raise myslef up just enough to take the carabine off the trolley and I am close enough to the ground at tha point to just jump dowm the one foot remaining to reach the ground.
Hey. I'm happy you found it useful and I certainly appreciate the positive comment. Feel free to check out my other videos and ask if you have questions.
Hey. Thank you. That's my goal. I want people to learn these things as apposed to watch. If you're interested here's my playlist with other knot and rappelling videos: Beginner Rappelling and Knots: ruclips.net/p/PLNcpRGw7T0bj3IMJQG8WDyUBquw4Xe4YP
I tried this setup about 30 mins ago. Super easy and nice. Like a zigzag motion. Top prusik up. Leg prusik up. Man you made this the best tutorial ever. Rock climbing instructor showed me 3:1 pulley. Prusik loop etc. But not this kind of system! Top job as an instructor! Cheers from Australia just subbed.nice work 🙂👍👍👍
Not a beginner, but I certainly agree that in person instruction from someone qualified is the preferred method. These videos are A method to teach, encourage, remind, present new skills to practice and ask about, etc.
Thank you. I'm glad you found it helpful. If you are looking for more rope-related videos, feel free to check out this playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLNcpRGw7T0bj3IMJQG8WDyUBquw4Xe4YP
Awesome comment too! Thank you. Did you find my rappelling and knots playlist? If you liked this video, you might love that playlist. Beginner Rappelling and Knots: ruclips.net/p/PLNcpRGw7T0bj3IMJQG8WDyUBquw4Xe4YP
@@AdventuresInReach l'll definitely go through your videos very soon. I'm going to rappel in Saturday with my friends. I've done Basic Mountaineering while in Defence Services. 🙂 Its nice to interact with you. 🙂🙂 I definitely want to watch all your videos,hence already subscribed to the channel. Would be busy this week, editing a video of my bike ride. So will give you further feedback after watching your videos. Thanks once again ! 🙂🙂🙂🙂 Take care !
@@AdventuresInReach Hi again ! I'll definitely ask you questions/ request you for sure in future. This will be my first rappelling experience on Saturday after years. I would be doing more of rappelling with this club in future,so would have lots of doubts) questions to ask you. Thanks once again ! 🙂🙂🙂
Hey! Thank you! I have two more prussik videos coming as well so stay tuned. Have you checked out the "rappelling and knots" playlist? There's plenty more good tips and knots in there. Beginner Rappelling and Knots: ruclips.net/p/PLNcpRGw7T0bj3IMJQG8WDyUBquw4Xe4YP
@@AdventuresInReach you had best gunious life saving video amaaaazing No I thank you sir 😀🙏.. I use try use those technic to tower & I use mechsnic decender it didn't work because I was so light. And winch line got broke. I think we need use 2500 pound winch insted of 340 pound Taking tower down. Almost there. I need really able to jump alound like ninja lowprice
2 prussiks are safe. The ones I use are rated to about 3500 pounds, or roughly 20 times my weight for one. 20:1 is a great ratio. If you are planning to ascend much and want to use cordage, you might also look into tying purcells, which have a little bit of pressure release built in. What are you planning to do?
To avoid the problem of falling into the prusik and then having to use a secondary prusik to recover: Just switch the positions of your first prusik and the rapelling device, so that the prusik is below the rapelling device and is applying its friction on the loose end of the rope. If you fall then, all you need to do is grab and push the prusik down while using your other hand to apply pressure on the loose end, so that you remain stationary. Having your prusik below your rapelling device also gives you the advantage of being able to stop mid-way, just pull the prusik tight and let yourself down a few more centimeters so that it's under pressure and it will essentially act as your braking hand (of course it's recommended that you still don't let go with your braking hand, but technically you can).
I 100% agree with your comment. I mentioned about there being different methods including above and below the rappel device. I've talked about that in other videos as well and plan to do a comparison video. The benefit to above the device is that it's less pieces of gear (no extension) or isn't hooked to a leg loop, and there's no concern of it hitting the device and letting rope slip through.
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To avoid the problem of falling into the prusik and then having to use a secondary prusik to recover: Just switch the positions of your first prusik and the rapelling device, so that the prusik is below the rapelling device and is applying its friction on the loose end of the rope. If you fall then, all you need to do is grab and push the prusik down while using your other hand to apply pressure on the loose end, so that you remain stationary. Having your prusik below your rapelling device also gives you the advantage of being able to stop mid-way, just pull the prusik tight and let yourself down a few more centimeters so that it's under pressure and it will essentially act as your braking hand (of course it's recommended that you still don't let go with your braking hand, but technically you can).
The cordage in this video is rated to about 3500 pounds. If you subtract one third to account for the loss in strength do to the knots, that leaves about 2300 pounds of strength. At a 10:1 safety ratio that can support 230 pounds, which is certainly heavier than me. Even with a fall, the prussik doesn't have far to go before it catches (then slips slightly as it catches), so there wouldn't be much additional force generated. The one prussik is plenty safe in this situation. The single is the standard for most everything besides rescue and industrial rope access, where two are used. The rope in this demo is rated to about 7600 pounds--offering an abundance of safety margin. Let me know if you have more questions, and thanks for the comment.
Definately one of the better videos I have watched on the subject. Most rush through it as though you already know how to do what they are doing, but for someone who has never done it before, you really nailed giving clear concise instructions. In my case it isn't even for rock climbing, I just wanted a way when using my new backyard zip line to get down without having to build an exit platform. using the loops to put your feet in will allow me to raise myslef up just enough to take the carabine off the trolley and I am close enough to the ground at tha point to just jump dowm the one foot remaining to reach the ground.
Hey. I'm happy you found it useful and I certainly appreciate the positive comment. Feel free to check out my other videos and ask if you have questions.
Great detail and pace. I am totally ignorant and you explain so I can understand.
Hey. Thank you. That's my goal. I want people to learn these things as apposed to watch. If you're interested here's my playlist with other knot and rappelling videos: Beginner Rappelling and Knots: ruclips.net/p/PLNcpRGw7T0bj3IMJQG8WDyUBquw4Xe4YP
I tried this setup about 30 mins ago. Super easy and nice. Like a zigzag motion. Top prusik up. Leg prusik up. Man you made this the best tutorial ever. Rock climbing instructor showed me 3:1 pulley. Prusik loop etc. But not this kind of system! Top job as an instructor! Cheers from Australia just subbed.nice work 🙂👍👍👍
Well thank you! Glad you liked it! I'm planning to do another fairly soon about ascending a rope with another method as well. Stay tuned.
@@AdventuresInReach oh yeah!!!! Will do ! Awesome. Take care!
Just what I needed, as I am returning to this sport after many years away.
Perfect. I'm happy to hear it was helpful.
Rappelling for beginners by a beginner. Much better to get instruction from a qualified person than watching videos like this.
Not a beginner, but I certainly agree that in person instruction from someone qualified is the preferred method. These videos are A method to teach, encourage, remind, present new skills to practice and ask about, etc.
Awesome. Explained very simple
Glad you liked it
Good demo. Good ideas well explained
Thank you. I'm glad you found it helpful. If you are looking for more rope-related videos, feel free to check out this playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLNcpRGw7T0bj3IMJQG8WDyUBquw4Xe4YP
Love that name of your channel ❤️ Thank you for making learning do much fun and enjoyable.
Thank you! I'm really happy to read your comment and know you liked it. Did you check out the rappelling and knots playlist?
@@AdventuresInReach I did! I did practice on our deck staircase right after watching your video. Big thanks!!
That's awesome. This is why I do the videos. Feel free to let me know if you have questions or video requests.
Awesome video!
Explicitly explained ! Best video l've ever watched.
Thanks ! 🙂
Awesome comment too! Thank you. Did you find my rappelling and knots playlist? If you liked this video, you might love that playlist.
Beginner Rappelling and Knots: ruclips.net/p/PLNcpRGw7T0bj3IMJQG8WDyUBquw4Xe4YP
@@AdventuresInReach l'll definitely go through your videos very soon.
I'm going to rappel in Saturday with my friends.
I've done Basic Mountaineering while in Defence Services. 🙂
Its nice to interact with you. 🙂🙂
I definitely want to watch all your videos,hence already subscribed to the channel.
Would be busy this week, editing a video of my bike ride. So will give you further feedback after watching your videos.
Thanks once again ! 🙂🙂🙂🙂
Take care !
Have fun Saturday! Let me know if you have any questions...or requests. I'm always interested in feedback so that would be great.
@@AdventuresInReach Hi again !
I'll definitely ask you questions/ request you for sure in future.
This will be my first rappelling experience on Saturday after years.
I would be doing more of rappelling with this club in future,so would have lots of doubts) questions to ask you.
Thanks once again ! 🙂🙂🙂
Super Gunious exponation
Saves life thank you sir. Wow super great detail life saving exponation.
Thank you again.
Hey! Thank you! I have two more prussik videos coming as well so stay tuned. Have you checked out the "rappelling and knots" playlist? There's plenty more good tips and knots in there. Beginner Rappelling and Knots: ruclips.net/p/PLNcpRGw7T0bj3IMJQG8WDyUBquw4Xe4YP
@@AdventuresInReach you had best gunious life saving video amaaaazing No I thank you sir 😀🙏..
I use try use those technic to tower
& I use mechsnic decender it didn't work because I was so light.
And winch line got broke.
I think we need use 2500 pound winch insted of 340 pound
Taking tower down.
Almost there.
I need really able to jump alound like ninja lowprice
Nice!
Do you rappel? Did you try this?
If you are using 2 Prusiks for ascending do you still need a munter hitch or something similar for back up? Or are the 2 prusiks considered safe?
2 prussiks are safe. The ones I use are rated to about 3500 pounds, or roughly 20 times my weight for one. 20:1 is a great ratio. If you are planning to ascend much and want to use cordage, you might also look into tying purcells, which have a little bit of pressure release built in. What are you planning to do?
To avoid the problem of falling into the prusik and then having to use a secondary prusik to recover:
Just switch the positions of your first prusik and the rapelling device, so that the prusik is below the rapelling device and is applying its friction on the loose end of the rope. If you fall then, all you need to do is grab and push the prusik down while using your other hand to apply pressure on the loose end, so that you remain stationary.
Having your prusik below your rapelling device also gives you the advantage of being able to stop mid-way, just pull the prusik tight and let yourself down a few more centimeters so that it's under pressure and it will essentially act as your braking hand (of course it's recommended that you still don't let go with your braking hand, but technically you can).
I 100% agree with your comment. I mentioned about there being different methods including above and below the rappel device. I've talked about that in other videos as well and plan to do a comparison video. The benefit to above the device is that it's less pieces of gear (no extension) or isn't hooked to a leg loop, and there's no concern of it hitting the device and letting rope slip through.
@@AdventuresInReach Ah yes, cheers mate!
👍👍👍
Thank you.
--If you want a shortcut to reliable gear, then check the links in the description!
--Join my email list and get a free Rappelling Gear List--link in description.
--Please consider liking and subscribing!
--Check out this "Rappelling and Knots" playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLNcpRGw7T0bj3IMJQG8WDyUBquw4Xe4YP
To avoid the problem of falling into the prusik and then having to use a secondary prusik to recover:
Just switch the positions of your first prusik and the rapelling device, so that the prusik is below the rapelling device and is applying its friction on the loose end of the rope. If you fall then, all you need to do is grab and push the prusik down while using your other hand to apply pressure on the loose end, so that you remain stationary.
Having your prusik below your rapelling device also gives you the advantage of being able to stop mid-way, just pull the prusik tight and let yourself down a few more centimeters so that it's under pressure and it will essentially act as your braking hand (of course it's recommended that you still don't let go with your braking hand, but technically you can).
I dont think you should have all your weight on 1 prusik on a single rope
The cordage in this video is rated to about 3500 pounds. If you subtract one third to account for the loss in strength do to the knots, that leaves about 2300 pounds of strength. At a 10:1 safety ratio that can support 230 pounds, which is certainly heavier than me. Even with a fall, the prussik doesn't have far to go before it catches (then slips slightly as it catches), so there wouldn't be much additional force generated. The one prussik is plenty safe in this situation. The single is the standard for most everything besides rescue and industrial rope access, where two are used. The rope in this demo is rated to about 7600 pounds--offering an abundance of safety margin. Let me know if you have more questions, and thanks for the comment.