How to Abseil Without Going Crazy: 5 Steps (with Pictures)

Questions and Answers

Lots of people don’t like heights and abseiling (the practice of scaling a vertical surface) can be a VERY daunting task. If you don’t like heights, but have to go abseiling for one reason or another then

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Steps

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   Remember, the rope is always there and YOU CANNOT FALL.

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   You can stop whenever you want, just hold on to the rope and stop to breathe.

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   If you are worried about letting go of the rope, just remember the rope at the top is either tied or being held onto by a strong person. You will be fine.

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   When going backwards off the wall, do it in your own time. Even if people are telling you to hurry up or you are in a race, just say no.

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   When at the bottom, stop for a minute and decide if you want to do it again. Clear your head.