Abseiling Technique

• The Guide explains and demonstrates how to connect to the top belay and abseiling rope

• The Guide explains and demonstrates how to reduce the risk of falling objects (including equipment and rocks); equipment is attached to the harness at all times (expect during rigging)

• The Guide explains and demonstrates an appropriate abseiling technique including;

  • • Weight on heels

    • Soft knees

    • Shoulders back

    • Maintain an L shape body position

    • Brake hand stays behind while the other hand holds the harness attachment loop

• The Guide demonstrates an appropriate technique for braking and controlling descent speed.

• The Guide explains and demonstrates how to land and exit the abseiling rope and top belay.

  • • Important to ensure client abseils all the way to ground