Unless rap rings are provided in which the rappel rope can be withdrawn from, how does one avoid having to leave anchor gear behind in the rock, such as nuts, cams, slings, biners when rappelling off from a completed climb? I never could figure this one out.
2007-08-31 11:47:53 · 6 answers · asked by Scythian1950 7 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Climbing
Hey yeah, get cheap rap rings and tie them to rock, that's the way to go. Now, how are they tied to rock without using more gear?
2007-09-02 10:06:20 · update #1
Downclimb.
OK...seriously. If you have a tree or a large rock protrusion you can use that as an anchor and rappel down by running both ends of the rope through your 8 or ATC. If it is a muliti-pitch rappel you are most likely going to leave something behind.
If you don't have a tree or rock that makes a good anchor point be prepared to lose a nut. If you are $$$ conscious, then look around for closeouts on older nuts. If you can afford to leave a $50 cam stuck in a rock:
a) please let me know here you climb so I can scarf your left-behind gear.
b) give me a couple of bucks to pay off my bill at EMS.
2007-08-31 17:37:12 · answer #1 · answered by Willie D 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Leaving no gear works well when there is an extruding rock or tree, toss the rope around the rock or tree and rap using both ends. if not, then you really have to leave gear, cheapest way i have found is to take some accessory cord and tie a solid knot, i normally make a tight monkeys fist, then place it as if placing a nut, thats your anchor, make sure its in good and tight though. Use it the same way you would as if raping from around a tree or rock.
2013-12-02 07:48:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is one way. I believe the knot is called a sheepshank, which is normally used to shorten a line. You cut one of the three lines in this knot and keep tension on it. (I forgot which one) When you get to the bottom of the cliff, just flick the line really hard and the knot will come undone, freeing all of the line except a few inches of it.
But hey, this is for professionals only. Please don't try it until you know exactly what you are doing. I tried it once, a long time ago, and it worked.
2007-08-31 12:00:16 · answer #3 · answered by oldsalt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the places i rappel have trails usually up the back side of the mountain. that means the last guy takes the gear left at the top and has to walk it down. otherwise, you leave it for next time...
2016-05-18 01:21:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you do not us the rap rings you can not avoid leaving your anchor gear behind.
The same is true of mountain climbing the pitons are left behind.
2007-08-31 11:56:56 · answer #5 · answered by yancychipper 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
RAP RINGS
2007-09-02 08:46:04 · answer #6 · answered by reddjoker1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋