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Best device or system for rappelling thin ropes? 7-Feb-2015 At 10:20:06 AM freesolo
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http://www.traditionalmountaineering.org/images/rappel_device_extended.jpg

this has always worked for me with two thin ropes. you may have to put an extra wrap of your autoblock cord for wet ropes or rainy rappell. unlike the diagram, i don't put my left hand anywhere near the device (( and i hold the autoblock cord, not the rope to save any skin removal on my right hand. and like the diagram, works well for single line rappells.

this is not for fast rappelling!!, but it gives lots of control and safety. and all the gear should be part of your rack anyway.

http://www.bogley.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=52665

this setup in the picture was mentioned by another poster (ODH). it works as described, BUT, no autoblock means if, for any reason, you lose control of your brake hand,(do you really need another selfie??) the very skinny, hard to hold, totally stretched out rope, will zing away at warp speed, and gravity will win out, as it does.

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