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When the last man is down, the rope is recovered.The climber should pull it smoothly, to prevent the risingend from whipping around the down-moving rope, and heshould stand clear of falling rope or the rocks it may dislodge. Several rappelling techniques may be used; only the body rappel is given here: The climber should face the rappel point and straddle the doubled rope. From the rappel point the rope goes between the legs, under the left buttock, up and in front of the left hip, across in front of the chest, over the right shoulder, and across the back to the left, or braking hand. The right hand grasps the rope running to the rappel point at about shoulder height. It |
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