Abseiling Tips
How do I pronounce “Abseil”?
Abseil is a word of German origin and rhymes with style not sail.
Why do American climbers call it “Rappelling”?
They chose the French term for sliding down a rope whereas we chose the German. Nothing more to it than that.
Why do climbers not like abseiling? It's great!
So why do most climbers have a dislike for abseiling? Basically it is down to two things:
- single system with no backup.
- Easy to get wrong.
However with a little thought many of the risks may be reduced, though not entirely removed.
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