Martin Dann wrote:
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"MartinM" wrote:



David Martin wrote:

As it is perfectly possible to abseil without a specific abseil
device.

again the only thing which springs to mind is an Italian hitch (not
recommended) what other methods are there?

I have once abseiled on an Italian hitch, just the once about 15-20 feet to
try it out. I can say it is not something I would like to do again.

If you are silly enough to try it, get someone on the ground to hold the
rope just in case.

no different to a figure of eight then.. I have abseiled significant
distances on a Munther hitch (aka italian hitch). It is partly a case
of what you are familiar with. I'd probably use an alpine clutch of
preference.

Scariest abseil was down the outside of Aldwych tube station, first
time I had abseiled with a full pack on. Taught me to always use a
chest harness when abseiling with a pack..

...d

Martin.

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