Abseiling Course for Rock Climbers: Master Safe Descent Techniques

Are you a rock climber looking to enhance your skills and ensure your safety during descents? Our Abseiling Course for Rock Climbers is designed to teach you the essential techniques for safe and controlled abseiling. With expert instruction, you’ll learn to use a variety of abseil devices and implement backup systems like the prusik knot to add an extra layer of safety.

Why Choose Our Abseiling Course?

  • Comprehensive Training: Gain hands-on experience with a range of abseil devices, including ATCs, figure 8s, and GriGris.
  • Safety First: Learn the critical safety protocols to prevent accidents, with a focus on backup systems like the prusik knot.
  • Expert Instructors: Our certified instructors bring years of climbing and abseiling experience to provide you with top-notch training.
  • Tailored for Rock Climbers: This course is specifically designed for climbers who want to perfect their abseiling technique for natural rock faces.

Course Highlights

  • Introduction to Abseil Devices: Understand the pros and cons of different abseil devices and learn how to select the right one for various climbing scenarios.
  • Mastering the Prusik Knot: Learn to tie and use the prusik knot as a reliable backup to ensure safety during descents.
  • Practical Abseiling Sessions: Put your skills into practice with real-world abseiling exercises under the guidance of our expert instructors.
  • Risk Management: Understand potential hazards and how to mitigate risks while abseiling.
Information

Season

This is a specialist course and we only offer a few dates per year.

Duration

3hrs

Group Size

2-8

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18 Max weight: 18 stone (115kg)

AIM

To teach practical abseiling techniques for rock climbers in a safe environment.

WHO IS IT FOR?

  • Rock climbers of all levels who want to improve their abseiling skills.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts looking to expand their climbing knowledge.
  • Anyone interested in learning safe and effective abseiling techniques.

PREREQUISITES

None, but being an active climber is highly recommended (please note this is not an 'experience session' this is an instructional abseiling course for climbers.

Locations

Brighton Marina, Sussex.

Equipment

Equipment supplied

All necessary abseiling and safety equipment is supplied but if you have your own please bring them along.

  • Harnesses
  • Helmets
  • Ropes
  • Prusik (which you get to keep)

Equipment needed

Comfortable clothing and trainers. We will provide you with a kit list upon booking.

Equipment shop

Take a look at our online shop for any equipment you might want for your outdoor adventures. We stock a variety of equipment and can give expert advice if you have any queries. Choose to collect your order on a course (free of charge) and your instructor will have it ready and waiting for you when you arrive.