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  1. wiley_p

    Tieing in While Blocking Down

    This is a bit of a sidetrack, anyway, when a guy is on rappel you are moving down a line that is anchored at the top. When we use Drt and descend we are "lowering" the line is fixed to a belay at our saddle and moving thru the anchor overhead. Big difference. Have you heard anyone while working...
  2. wiley_p

    Tieing in While Blocking Down

    Butch, I am suprised. Then you are relying on THEM to rescue you. An already elevated situation has now had a "resucuer" added in. Funny when the heartrate gets above 120 simple motor skills go out the window. Why would you be reluctant to have another measure of self rescue at Your disposal...
  3. wiley_p

    Tieing in While Blocking Down

    I've always tied in with a single line rappel setup. My thought being if I get slammed, etc All i need to do is undo my flipline and a groundman can control my descent with tension/slack. If its a leaner, depending on species i will tie a constrictor hitch, otherwise I just take a wrap and choke...
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