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Jun 2, 2011, 12:42 PM

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Re: [aprice00] autoblock rappel
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aprice00 wrote:
Ok so I just recognized a gap my understanding of an autoblock and didnt find anything in a search. So the question is...
Is an autoblock prussic only used on a single strand rappel?

What about a doubled over rope that you plan on pulling from the bottom? You dont actually set up two prussics do you?


Unless im mistaken 1 prussic on a doubled over rope may slow you down but is more likley to get you hurt when you go hands off thinking your backed up.

You're mistaken. If the cord thickness is appropriate, then an autoblock will work just fine. I use 6mm cord for it, with an additional wrap on single-rope rappels.


(This post was edited by j_ung on Jun 2, 2011, 12:42 PM)



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