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Canyons & Crags
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Embark on a journey of learning and exploration. Visit Canyons & Crags for the training and tools you need to become safe, proficient and self-reliant for a lifetime of canyoneering, rappelling and climbing adventures.
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ART OF ROPEWORK KNOWLEDGE BASE
An indexed list of online learning resources for you to geek out about anchors, rigging, rappelling, ascending, technical rescue, cool gear and all things rope.
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MORE CONTENT FROM RICH:
Embark on a journey of learning and exploration. Visit Canyons & Crags for the training and tools you need to become safe, proficient and self-reliant for a lifetime of canyoneering, rappelling and climbing adventures.
canyonsandcrags.com
ART OF ROPEWORK KNOWLEDGE BASE
An indexed list of online learning resources for you to geek out about anchors, rigging, rappelling, ascending, technical rescue, cool gear and all things rope.
canyonsandcrags.com/knowledge-base
Deadman Anchors, Part Two
This is the second in a three-part series about dead man anchors. In this video Rich and Joe discuss the different tools and equipment needed to build a dead man anchor, including shovels, trowels, and rocks. We also demonstrate how to tie webbing around an object to create a dead man anchor and discuss the importance of ensuring the webbing is secure. The conversation also touches on using logs and bundles of sticks as dead men, as well as the potential risks and concerns associated with using dead man anchors made by others.
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Spawn of Satan
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Send us a Text Message. (www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2043398/open_sms) In this episode, Rich and Adolfo discuss the topic of bolts in canyoneering. They explore the historical perspective of bolt placement, the current trends and controversies surrounding bolts, and the impact of bolts on the environment. They also discuss the importance of proper bolt placement and the need for edu...
Friendly Friction & Meat
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In this video, Rich demonstrates how to make marginal anchors into bomber anchors by using friction and meat backups. He conducts three tests with a kettlebell and a scale to measure the effectiveness of friction in a rope system. The results show that friction can hold a significant portion of the load, ranging from 60% to 70%. Rich also explains the concept of a soft start when rappelling on ...
Safety Line for protecting a traverse
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Safety Line for protecting a traverse
Rescue from Mordor Canyon, Costa Rica
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Rescue from Mordor Canyon, Costa Rica
Quick Links, Bolt Hangers, Bailout Rings
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Quick Links, Bolt Hangers, Bailout Rings
It Depends - the need to develop the ability to discern
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It Depends - the need to develop the ability to discern
Prepared for Rescue - when the rescue will likely involve hauling
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Prepared for Rescue - when the rescue will likely involve hauling
Anchor Loading - Mechanical Advantage and Friction
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Anchor Loading - Mechanical Advantage and Friction
MMO, the Munter-Mule-Overhand; rigging wisely for contingencies
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MMO, the Munter-Mule-Overhand; rigging wisely for contingencies
StaticBlocks - setting the rope length
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StaticBlocks - setting the rope length
Flat Overhand Knot - the European Knot of Death
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Flat Overhand Knot - the European Knot of Death
Bit the flat overhand will roll 3 times before the stress to roll will exceed rope strength. So kids, learn the Carrick bend or follow the french
Full video: ua-cam.com/video/GQn9m8ehffw/v-deo.htmlsi=z9jJR58Pi3JDinhK
All this talk while the video shows nothing happening to the knot. 🙄
Full video: ua-cam.com/video/GQn9m8ehffw/v-deo.htmlsi=z9jJR58Pi3JDinhK This short was AI generated. Kinda hit or miss.
The link to the full video doesn’t seem to be working
Any tests/data on offset Gibbs bend? Half offset Gibbs bend?
Named for Mike Gibbs of Rigging for Rescue in Ouray Colorado. Different name for double flat overhand.
Many of the shorts on my channel were AI generated from the original long-form video. Check out the full video at: ua-cam.com/video/GQn9m8ehffw/v-deo.htmlsi=lcS3GMMkbYzJV-Rk
Speak up man!
I notice that the rappels aren't backed up with a prussik, but climbers are taught to always back up the rappel. Can you comment on when you think it's appropriate to back up and when not to?
It is a personal choice. Common in canyoneering is for the first person to backup with a prusik and then provide bottom belays for others.
Thank you! While intellectually and experientialy I understand the impacts of friction on a rappel it is really nice to see this broken down with your three experiments!
You are welcome. Thank you for your comment. I'm happy to know you received value from the video.
Dude, thats not a VT-Prussik! Thats a Distel-Knot😂
Thank you for your comment. But for clarification, the VT Prusik is the product I was using. Made by BlueWater Ropes. I used the VT Prusik to tie a Distel HITCH when I was belaying the other person and a Schwabisch HITCH when I was belaying myself across. The Distel is a hitch. It isn't a knot.
@@CanyonsCrags great, thanks! now that it seams that you know more or less what you are talking about, please clarify these misunderstandings to the others who watch this thing, not only to me. 🤣 And for you a little recommendation: Don't buy thinks from strangers who gave there products strange names. 🤣 A VT is a Valdotain tresse (hitch or knot, as you like) A prusik is the name of another specific hitch or knot, as you like. There are three different prusiks A) standard (or symmetrical prusik, with two or three loops) B) french prusik (or asymmetrical prusik) C) Schwabenprusik, thats the knot or hitch as you like, you mentioned in your comment. But there is no VT-Prusik known, or am I wrong? And by the way, Karl Prusik is the name of the person who invented the knot, or hitch as you like. And last but not least Schwabenprusik was invented by Bernd Strasser. Distel knot, or hitch as you like, was invented by Uli Distel. And sorry I'm not with the democrats, hope you don't want me to learn also their pronounce. 🤣🤣🤣💙 Regards
@@ushi120 I designed and named the VT Prusik. It is made by BlueWater. I chose the name to point out the versatility. You can use it to tie a variety of hitches, including the Valdotain Tresse and symmetric and asymmetric prusiks. And much more.
@@ushi120 ua-cam.com/video/Z-xjqI1WOY8/v-deo.htmlsi=rEeoYWUz641jlXw1
However I wasn’t shown anything 😢
Damned AI generated shorts. You can see the entire video here: ua-cam.com/video/Z-xjqI1WOY8/v-deo.htmlsi=mfAgLni5SsQy85Lx
Your filet mignon could have become minced meat since she let go of her brake hand no matter how much friction she was confident in Otherwise great demonstration video
True dat. She is a very competent rappeller, but definitely important to never let to with your brake hand. In her defense, though; if you look at the previous two rappellers you will see thee is a substantial "shelf" just below the start. Her feet were on that shelf when she let go for that instant.
Very efficient instruction. Keep this coming.
Thank you for your feedback. I'm glad you found the video helpful.
Hey Rich, this is very helpful. Nice to see those numbers and yes, three different test is #SuperGoodEnough.
That was me just having a bit of fun with it. Not representing my tests with a fishing scale as truly scientific. Just wanted to give people a general idea about how friction can be employed to dramatically reduce the load on a marginal anchor.
That was so good illustrating the differences in actual force, over the various surfaces. Thank you.
Thank you for your comment. The surfaces made a difference because the amount of rope to rock contact varied. There is also variance based on the angle. Passing over a 90 degree bend provides more advantage than going over 120 degrees.
Thank you Rich! Nice to see some actual numbers
The bit about being scientific was tongue-in-cheek. My only goal was to give people a feel for how friction can be used to lighten the load on marginal anchors. The more friction the better, but be careful out there.
Rich, we did at Stoney Point meetup you offered. A slender girl meat anchored a much heavier me as I went up and over a rock and then rappelled the other side. That was a nice freebee. Best, John Caffrey.
Hey John. Nice to hear from you via the way-back machine. LOL Great memories. Hope you are doing well.
You learn something new every day ! Good to know .
It never ends. There is always more to learn no matter how much experience you have. Thank you for taking the time to comment. Much appreciated.
Audio only on the left
Yep
Is this part of a longer video? I went to the channel to see the whole thing, but can't figure out where this clip came from. Love the content, just haven't been able to figure out how to access it fully.
Yes, it is. There is a full video titled, VT Prusik. The simplest way to find all of my videos is to click on the VIDEOS link. Not sure how UA-cam decides which are highlighted on the main page of the channel.
On the double traverse line consider clipping into one line and not both. If one anchor were to blow on a fall, the person may come out of the system clipping both.
Ideally, you would be using a double-strand lanyard. Clip one of the strands into one rope and the other around both ropes. There are a few nuances, but the intent of this video was only to show the three systems for deploying a safety line.
What is the absolute best rope for canyoneering, money being no object? P.S. I know it most likely DEPENDS, but still.🙂
If there was an objective answer to your question, there would only be one answer. But if you ask 10 people you will likely get 10 different opinions. So ... in my opinion, the best ropes are those made by BlueWater. The BW 8mm Canyon Extreme has a Technora Sheath and a Dyneema core. Amazing rope that will last a long time.
@@CanyonsCrags Thank you. Blessings!
Wonderful information!! TY!!
Thank you for taking the time to comment. I'm glad to know you appreciate the information.
Fantastic, spent 30 minutes searching for a video like this, perfect explanation thank you!
Thank you for taking the time to comment. I'm glad you found the video helpful.
@@CanyonsCrags absolutely! Along with your other videos, thanks for all the info!
I love it! Just the other night out in the bay of my station a couple of my mentors were discussing how far we’ve come with technical rescue in the fire service but even still it can’t be overly stated that every situation will have different problems that require different solutions. It seems everyone is seeking one way to do it all but we have to have the open mind to learn and understand why we’re doing what we’re doing. Thank you for taking the time to make this video, take care!
Yes, there will always be nuances in each situation. Thank you for taking the time to comment. I appreciate you.
Succinct, clear instruction with excellent enunciation; this is the way you impart knowledge. Thank you :) Gets a sub from me too :)
Thank you for your kind words. Glad you are enjoying my videos.
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Right on.
Awesome episode!! Every canyoneer needs to hear this, regardless of experience level.
Thank you for your positive feedback. Much appreciated.
Always good to know, enjoyed this one .
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I'm not even going to ask for anything. I'm just so happy you're back!!!!
You just made my day.
I want to thank you for this . I barely got into climbing 20 years ago . Now looking to get back into again . Once again as a beginner, LOL at 56 . I appreciate your videos & will look to see if you published a book of your knowledge.
@@rogermabry2816 Thank you for those words. I am glad you are receiving some value from the videos.
Why is Jonny Depp doing voice overs for mountain climbing gear?
First time anyone told me my voice sounds like Johnny Depp. 🙂
@@CanyonsCrags I bet you could do a good impression of him if you tried. You sound very similar....
Muchas gracias por seguir compartiendo tu conocimiento Rich . excelente video .
De nada. Gracias por ver mis videos.
Great stuff Rich, as always.
Thanks, Jeff. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Helpful as always. Very good content! Any chance you can make the Releasable twin Systems video? My group only does releasables and would love to increase efficiency.
I just posted two things for you. Look in the community section of my channel for illustrations of a twin releasable system called the Jester. I also uploaded a short video that illustrates a variation of the Jester. Let me know if you have questions about either system.
@@CanyonsCragsThank you very much! 🎉 looks like I need to get a totem now
This video was filmed on flat ground and intended only to illustrate three different ways to rig a retrievable safety line. There have been some comments, some valid, some merely trolls. I deleted a few comments from one particular troll who has done the same on some of my other videos. In case anyone is curious, here are a few of the things I deleted: 1. Two of the girls in the video did not have their hair tied back. Valid. If they were actually rappelling we would have caught it in a system safety check. 2. You do not need to use a rope bag that opens on both ends, and you should use a bag made by Rodcle, not Gear Perspective. I did not say it is a double-ended bag was necessary, I only said it makes it easier to use the same rope for both rappel and safety line. I like Gear Perspective bags. 3. You should never belay off of your harness as I did after redirecting the safety line through the ring at the safe zone. Personal opinion in this situation. There are many situations where I prefer belaying off the anchor. It depends. 4. The two bolts at the transition station should be connected with a quickdraw or sling to make them redundant. Valid in the majority of cases, but not always necessary I should not have been so quick to delete all of his posts. And I should know from experience that some people will look for things to call out, even if they are only ancillary to the learning objectives of the video.
I enjoyed your podcast a lot. The main difference between rockclimbing and canyoneering as you said is the harness and the ropes. Will the canyoneering harness, the static rope and the participants are able to take a small 2 Mts fall to scape out of a small pothole without using human pyramids? in rock climbing the vast majority of the accidents happen while rappeling. while in canyoneering most of the accidents happen due to falls or slippage I guess. In rockclimbing we do the traverse in a different manner, different techniques are employed in different situations thus different sport to learn.
Thank you for your comment. The majority of accidents in canyoneering are from jumping. Foot and let injuries are the most common.
At 3:09 suggest weighting her rappel device before going off safety. Thanks for the informative video.
This was filmed on flat ground; they were walking backwards, not rappelling. But you make a good point. I usually keep a competent person at the transition station to do safety checks. With or without a station manager, doing a "squat test" before removing your safety is always a good idea as it can make errors evident. Thank you.
Super helpful, thank you.
I'm glad you found the video helpful.
Thank you!
You are welcome.
Hey Rich, great video!! I just wanted to add that when tamping the soil to compress as you place it back into the trench it is best to use the other end of the shovel rather than the shovel end. Just a little tip.
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Thanks for letting me help with this video Rich! Never had a chance at pulling that deadman out. 😂
Thank you for your help, Austin. It was a fun little project.
I am so glad your making videos again they are by far the best
Thank you. I appreciate that.
good to see ya back making content
Nothing else to do in my old age. Never did care for golf.
Thanks for all your videos Rich, super helpful and clear.
Thank you. I appreciate you letting me know.
First video I’ve seen on this, well done!
Thank you. There are a few more coming soon.
Always good to know , thanks !
Thank you. More will be coming soon.
Nice video! Loved the desert landscape location
Thank you. It was filmed near Las Vegas.
Great video!
Thank you. I appreciate it.
Wonderful instructional video!
Thank you. I appreciate it.