Rig Anchor
1 hourBuild or verify rigging anchor meeting 10:1 safety factor with backup.
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Learn cave vertical pit rappel from scratch with a clear step-by-step workflow, recommended tools, safety guidelines, and expert tips.
Build or verify rigging anchor meeting 10:1 safety factor with backup.
Install rope with knot checklist, belay backup, and communication signals.
Rappel controlling descent speed checking rebelay stations.
Ascend rope on SRT system verifying all ascender placements.
Standard practices and recommended approaches for vertical pit rappel.
Single anchor failure is fatal — always equalized dual anchor.
Unprotected rope on rock lip cuts in seconds under load.
Second person verifies rigging before anyone commits.