Rappel / Abseil
فرود با طناب / راپل
A controlled descent on a fixed rope using a friction device or technique.
Mountaineeringاصطلاحات کوهنوردی
Definition
A controlled descent on a fixed rope using a friction device or technique. This is a technical mountain-travel or rope/snow skill whose safe execution depends on terrain, equipment, conditions and trained judgment. A dictionary definition cannot substitute for supervised instruction, practice or a route-specific safety plan.
Practical use
Use the term to understand route descriptions and instruction. Learn the technique from qualified instruction and apply it only with equipment and conditions appropriate to the specific environment.
Sources
- UIAA Safety StandardsInternational Climbing and Mountaineering Federation · equipment standards↗