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 Topic - Slab falling technique?
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 by - Crimpchimp  on - 21 Feb 2013 |
hi there.
Falling technique for slabs gradient Dependent.
I have heard stories of running down slabs to control a speedy descent. I have heard of people taking the slide like a man and I have heard of people pushing off in a traditional manner. Pro's and Cons.....
Running.
Pro's: Controlled.
Con's: Hard to get into position, Unreliable, Spinning when rope become taught.
Sliding.
Pro's: Slowing the descent, Least pressure on gear due to direction of pull and shock reduction.
Con's: Hitting things on the way down, Pain.
Pushing away from rock face.
Pro's: Most comfortable.
Con's: Most pressure on belayer, Pendulum, Shock loading.
Any personal stories?
Obviously falls cannot always be (climber) controlled and most uncontrolled falls could be a mixture of the above.
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