Descending on one strand with additional braking
Warnings
- Read the technical notice before viewing the following techniques.
- It is important to fully understand the information provided in the technical notice before using this complementary information
- Mastering these techniques requires training.
- Consult a professional before attempting to perform these techniques on your own.
Ease of descent depends on the wear on the device, on the rope used, and on the load. Using a braking carabiner helps avoid being surprised by the descent speed, for example on a new, thin rope.
The braking carabiner helps provide better descent control.
The FREINO is a carabiner designed for this purpose. The braking spur should face toward you.
With a FREINO
With a braking carabiner
