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majid_sabet
Jul 30, 2012, 11:30 PM
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Two Canadians climbers were killed yesterday while rappelling while another Californian climber was killed in southern CA a week ago. Few months ago, a female climber lost both of her feet ( amputated) after 90 feet fall while rappelling and To best of my record keeping, Every year, more climbers (both n00bs and pros) get hurt or die from rappelling than any other climbing related activities and I just do not get it .why such a simple activity is so deadly ? .
Here are some of the reasons
Anchor failures
Dropping from end of the line
Rappelling too fast or out of control
Using wrong rappelling device
Using wrong size rope
Unprotected rope over sharp objects
Weekend Commando Aussi style rappelling
Rappelling with heavy load (backpack,haul bag etc)
Rockfall and rappelling without helmet
Rappelling on Frozen rope (not knowing what to do)
Rappelling on old rope ( rope failures)
Uneven length of rope on double rope or using wrong mid-section marking while rappelling
Simul-rappelling issues
Jammed knot
Objects and body part jamming in to Rap device
Miss-calculation of rapping distance on multi-pitch wall (no rap bolts or anchors)
Unplanned overnight stay on the wall due to sudden rappelling surprise or plan "B" (missing rap anchor, no headlamp, protective clothing )
Lack of experience while lowering or rappelling with injured partner
Dealing with partners with low experience during rappelling (babysitting or given remote rapping instructions to others without supervision)
what else ?
(This post was edited by majid_sabet on Jul 30, 2012, 11:32 PM)
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