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From time to time, we at bolting.eu receive questions from customers about setting up abseiling points. Reason enough to pass on some of our know-how to you in the following article. Firstly, abseiling points are an essential part of an (alpine) route. Secondly, there are some tactical tips on where best to place the abseil points. And thirdly, it makes a big difference how you set up the rappelling points. Only if you do everything right will rappelling through a wall be safe and rope handling pleasant for repeaters. <\/p>\n\n

Set up abseiling point – terrain dictates a lot!<\/h2>\n\n

One of the most frequently asked questions by some customers is: How long does the distance between the climbing anchors on an abseil slope have to be?<\/p>\n\n

The answer is relatively simple. Basically, the terrain determines the distance between the abseiling points. Of course, it makes sense to use the lengths of 70m and 80m climbing ropes<\/a> and 50m and 60m half ropes that are common today. But what use is this if the terrain is flat and dotted with rock scales? Then a abseil anchor every 25 meters and rappelling with only one rope is much more effective. Because in this case the rope does not get tangled up so easily on blocks or scales. What if there is a lot of shrubbery under a nice ledge where the ropes can easily get caught? Then you might also prefer to set up short abseiling sections for one rope in this section. <\/p>\n\n

Conversely, sometimes very long rappellings make perfect sense. What if the wall is overhanging and there is only rock contact again after 58m? Then exactly here a climbing anchor<\/a> makes sense. Of course, you should communicate this fact in your topo. <\/p>\n\n

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An abseil point should never be set up with individual fixed points. We will show you below how to do it much better. Rappelling in the Dolomites, at the Rifugio Tucket. Image: bolting.eu <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Stands for the abseiling points<\/h2>\n\n

When setting up abseiling points, it is important to remember that they are potential danger spots!<\/p>\n\n

For one thing, you are usually tired on the way down and less alert than on the ascent. And secondly, an abseil is a point at which you have to belay yourself or rappel from the abseil in the first place. Consequently, every abseil point should be set up technically correctly.Here are our recommendations:<\/p>\n\n