How to set up a repel and repelling down safely Before you start to learn on how to set up a repel you must gather the following tools: 2 people, rope that can reach the ground from where you wish to repel from (this should be 10 mm static rope), one figure eight, four carabineers, a harness, the knowledge of how to tie figure eight knots and water knots, two pieces of webbing long enough to tie …showed first 75 words of 713 total…

…showed last 75 words of 713 total…will not get tangled up in your equipment. Third, make sure that your tie offs are secure and safe, and have no chance of giving way. Fourth, make sure that your equipment is new or is safe enough to use. Finally, have shoes that will grip the rocks enough that there is no chance of them slipping. Once you have done all of this step to the edge and go ahead and start your repel.