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Seven Tips for Rappelling with a Gri-Gri

Since 1991, the Petzl gri-gri has been one of the most popular belay devices on the market. It’s possible that someday, you may find yourself needing to rappel with one. Performing this type of...

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What’s the BEST Rope for Rappelling? (With five examples!)

If you’re going to be trusting your entire life in one piece of equipment, you want to make sure that it’s reliable. I’ve experimented with and researched a wide variety of ropes to find the...

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Rappelling with a Tagline: Everything You Need to Know!

Sometimes when rappelling, you may need to perform what’s known as a tagline rappel. I’ve created the following guide to walk you through what this is and how to perform it. So, what is a...

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How to Rappel: The Complete Beginner’s Guide

Whether you’re climbing, caving, canyoning, or any other range of activities, rappelling is an essential skill that you should learn. I’ve created the following guide to teach you everything you...

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Stopper Knots for Rappelling: Must-have Info!

When rappelling, tying a stopper knot is one of the most important steps. I was surprised at the lack of information available online, so I wrote the following guide. Rappelling stopper knots are...

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Best Rappelling Devices: A Complete Guide (With 6 Examples!)

There are a lot of different rappel devices on the market. Choosing which one to use can be a confusing and difficult process, so I’ve made the following guide to help you make your decision....

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