Rappel from extended top rope anchor?
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We always make sure our top rope anchor is extended off the cliffs edge to protect the rope. But sometimes the master point is four or so feet down. My buddies just grab the webbing and guide themselves down untill they get tension from the anchor. Then they grab the brake end of the atc and start rappelling. I dont trust my strength in holding myself on just the webbing without having a hand on the break. I usually just walk down when I really wanted to rappel. What kind of protection should I use to get me down to the anchor so I can have tension to rappel down? I no of the firemans belay but I was thinking if I were in a situation to where I would have to go down first? Does anyone have the answer? I cant find it in my books or online?
(This post was edited by McRiffle on Aug 11, 2010, 6:18 PM)
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