Video - How to make a Prusik loop for a rappel backup?
This video explains how to make a Prusik loop for a rappel backup.
Warnings
- Carefully read the Instructions for Use used in this technical advice before consulting the advice itself. You must have already read and understood the information in the Instructions for Use to be able to understand this supplementary information.
- Mastering these techniques requires specific training. Work with a professional to confirm your ability to perform these techniques safely and independently before attempting them unsupervised.
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You will need 1.5 m of cord (6 mm diameter). The cord diameter must be adjusted depending on the diameter of the rappel rope: there must be a sufficient difference in diameter between the Prusik and your rappel rope.
