Lifts & Shifts

Lifts and Shifts

When someone gets something jammed in their rappel device, the problem can be solved by getting their weight off the device. If the rappeller is unable to self-rescue, lifts and shifts may provide a quick and simple way for a partner to assist.

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Shannon 15 November 2022

These are great skills to have. While they are rarely needed, when they are needed they are really needed. In this video Rich is almost always using a backup rescue rope. Many do not carry a backup rope to save weight. There are many ways to perform a lift using a variety of materials. Think of the principles involved and see what you have on your harness or in your pack that would allow you to accomplish these lifts.

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