Video - How to make a Prusik loop for a rappel backup?
Basic Techniques
This video explains how to make a Prusik loop for a rappel backup.
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.
You will need 1.5 m of cord (in this video, we use 6 mm diameter cord). The choice of cord diameter must be based on the diameter of the rappel rope: there must be a sufficient difference in diameter between the Prusik cord and your rappel rope.
Note: Prusik performance may vary depending on the material of the cord and/or rope, and also on the use conditions (e.g. in a wet environment or on an icy rope).
It is important to carry out a compatibility test once you’ve made your Prusik.
