[Rhodes22-list] David Bradley getting on top of things...

[David Bradley]

Thanks, Slim.

On 8/9/07, Steven Alm <stevenalm at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> First, the word is rappel, not repel.  The gadget you're referring to is
> called an ascender.  It clips onto the line and slides up but won't slide
> down because of its cam.  Do a google search of "Jumar" or "Gibbs" and
> you'll see it.
>
> Slim,  some experience in climbing and rappel.
>
> On 8/9/07, Tootle <ekroposki at charter.net> wrote:
> >
> >
> > David:
> >
> > The guys that I have watched using a bosun's chair now use the hand
> brakes
> > that the repellers use.  That way they are in complete control and the
> > 'back
> > up' is just that, back up.  Saw one guy go up at least 40 feet that way.
> >
> > Ed K
> > Greenville, SC, USA
> > attachment:
> > http://www.nabble.com/file/p12083012/IM000325.JPG IM000325.JPG
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