Lowering
Basic Techniques
Warning
- Carefully read the Instructions for Use referenced in this Tech Tip before reading the Tech Tip itself. You must have read and understood the Instructions for Use to understand this supplementary information.
- Performing these techniques requires specific training. Work with a professional to confirm your ability to perform these techniques safely and independently before attempting them unsupervised.
- We provide examples of techniques related to your activity. Other techniques not described here may also exist.
When the rope is correctly installed in the anchor, the climber is ready to be lowered. After the agreed-upon signal, s/he is lowered on the rope and has no way of controlling the descent. All responsibility for this operation is on the belayer, who holds the climber's life in his hands.
Lowering techniques for REVERSO type devices are different from those of devices such as the GRIGRI. But in any case, there is a universal point in common: the hand on the brake-side rope controls the running of the rope.
