{"product_id":"rappelling-bob-gaines-9780762780808","title":"Rappelling: Rope Descending and Ascending Skills for Climbing, Caving, Canyoneering, and Rigging","description":"In \u003ci\u003eRappelling\u003c\/i\u003e you'll find everything you need to know about descending a rope, from the most basic to advanced techniques, including knots, rigging strategies, rappel devices, and more. Included is a comprehensive discussion of ropes, slings, and all the hardware used in rappelling. Rappelling techniques for climbing are covered in detail, including multi-pitch rappelling methods and rope management. Single rope fixed line rappelling techniques used in caving, canyoneering, and for industrial applications are also discussed, along with improvised rope ascending techniques (\"prusiking\") and ascending a fixed rope with mechanical ascenders (\"jumaring\"). Rappelling accident analysis and prevention is also included, along with a section on rappel back-ups and safety checks. \u003cb\u003eInside you'll find information on: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRopes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRappel devices \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlings and webbing \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnots and hitches \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRigging rappel anchors \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRappelling methods \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRope retrieval techniques \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRappelling accident analysis \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRappel safety back-ups \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking with fixed lines \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRope ascending techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bob Gaines\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0762780800\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780762780808\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Falcon Press Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/24\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 184\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.32h x 7.46w x 0.41d","brand":"Bob Gaines","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43925936799999,"sku":"9780762780808","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_af6cf495-214f-4232-b826-bf1426f45516.jpg?v=1681080234","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/rappelling-bob-gaines-9780762780808","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}