UKC

The procedure for throwing a rope down is:

Look, shout, throw.

Not:

Throw, shout, look to see who you hit!

In reply to duchessofmalfi:

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In reply to duchessofmalfi:


Shouting is rude .... Look,... If appropriate ask politely,... Throw if everyone agrees.

In reply to duchessofmalfi:


Actually, this is exactly the sequence of steps if you are intending to hit them in the face. The secret is in the timing.

In reply to duchessofmalfi:

You missed out step 4: "kick microwave sized block to within a couple of metres of another party" as happened to me at Clogwyn Cyrau today...

In reply to duchessofmalfi:

Couldn't agree more. Happened to me last week.

In reply to duchessofmalfi:

I rember once checking to see if there was a party below, noting a pair way off the line, dropping the rope and then being admonished for not shouting 'below'.

No pleasing some people

In reply to duchessofmalfi:

9 times out of 10, the correct thing is to lower the rope rather than throw it.

In reply to duchessofmalfi:

How about flake it into a poly bag ? kept in a pocket - and clip it to the descender on a sling - works a treat when there are loads of snags like saplings sticking out all over the place - or sea water for the rope to land in - just put a knot in the ropes so you know if the end is coming up.