Abseiling

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1. Abseiling
2. Abseiling –(German ‘abseilen’ – to rope down)an
3. Today it’s not only a sport. For
4. EquipmentGlovesClimbing harnessBoots(with good grips)Knee padsElbow padsHelmetRopefor abseilingCarabinerDescender
5. Abseilers can choose different placesand seasons
6. Professional climbers think abseiling is more dangerous
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Abseiling –(German ‘abseilen’ – to rope down)an extreme sport, technique for descending using special tools and protection.The technique was created by Jean Esteril Charlet during climbing Petit Dru in 1876. After

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Слайд 1ABSEILING
Extreme Sport

Слайд 2Abseiling –
(German ‘abseilen’ – to rope down)
an extreme sport, technique

for descending
using special tools and protection.
The technique was created

by Jean Esteril Charlet during climbing
Petit Dru in 1876. After lots of failures
he finally reached the summit in 1879.
This experience helped him to perfect
skill of abseiling.

Petit Dru

Abseiling –(German ‘abseilen’ – to rope down)an extreme sport, technique for descending using special tools and protection.The

Слайд 3Today it’s not only a sport. For example abseiling is

also used
by rescuers, special forces or
to wash the

windows of high buildings.

Original technique was very different
from modern ones.
Method of Hans Dulfer is considered as classic.
Australian rappel and tandem rappelling is also popular.

Dulfer method

Australian rappel

Today it’s not only a sport. For example abseiling is also used by rescuers, special forces or

Слайд 4Equipment
Gloves
Climbing harness
Boots
(with good grips)
Knee pads
Elbow pads
Helmet
Rope
for abseiling
Carabiner
Descender

Слайд 5Abseilers can choose different places
and seasons

Слайд 6Professional climbers think abseiling is more dangerous than the climbing

itself
because a rope is carrying the climber’s weight all the

time, not only in case of fall.
So doing this sport is prohibited in many areas.
Abseiling caused lots of injuries and death, but nothing can stop really brave people.

If you want to try this extreme sport,
all you need are the equipment,
a high wall and an instructor.

Would you like to start abseiling?