Self-lowering
Warnings
- Carefully read the Instructions for Use used in this technical advice before consulting the advice itself. You must have already read and understood the information in the Instructions for Use to be able to understand this supplementary information.
- Mastering these techniques requires specific training. Work with a professional to confirm your ability to perform these techniques safely and independently before attempting them unsupervised.
- We provide examples of techniques related to your activity. There may be others that we do not describe here.
Pass an end of the rope through the rappel quick link. Tie-in to this end. Install your GRIGRI on the free end of the rope. Connect the GRIGRI to the harness with a locking carabiner. Lock the carabiner. Take up the slack rope. When ready to descend, do a function test and remove your lanyard from the belay anchor while holding the brake side of the rope.
To descend, pull the handle while holding the brake side of the rope. The handle can assist in braking, but the rate of descent is controlled by the brake hand gripping the brake side of the rope. Always hold the brake side of the rope.
Do not forget to tie a knot in the bottom end of the rope.
