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Variable Friction

Post author:Scott McCrea
Post published:January 22, 2014
Post category:bars basics Caving descender equipment figure 8 Friction gear instructions micro rack rack rappel test rappelling rope skills technique training Vertical

How to use the greatest feature of a rappel rack. Scott McCrea NSS#40839RL Out-of-control rappels, feeding rope, frustration, and exhaustion are possible results of improper rappel rack use. The friction…

Basic Vertical Caving Skills and Challenge

Post author:Scott McCrea
Post published:March 18, 2010
Post category:basics rope skills teaching training Vertical

I have observed and participated in lots of vertical caving classes, sessions and seminars. I was not satisfied. They could be better. They needed to be simpler. I wanted to…