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In the News (Mon 13 Feb 12)

  
  New Zealand Mountain Safety Council - Instructor Training
Abseiling is an advanced Mountaineering technique that has been adapted as a sporting discipline in its own right in recent years.
Thousands of school children have experienced the "heady challenge" of trusting themselves to an instructor and a rope and have a grown in self confidence and self esteem as a result.
Nevertheless all instructors in this discipline should constantly remind themselves that Abseiling is a hazardous activity and should apply the very highest level of Professionalism in the instructing of aspiring instructors and members of the public.
www.mountainsafety.org.nz /instructors/disciplines.asp?id=7&name=Abseil   (160 words)

  
  Cape Town - Abseiling   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Abseiling off extreme cliff-faces and waterfalls is a totally safe, mind-blowing outdoor adventure.
All the trips are day trips and walking shoes or boots are essential and you are required to sign an indemnity form.
A day of extreme abseiling on a range of awesome cliff-faces.
www.places.co.za /html/abseil_africa.html   (145 words)

  
 Adventure - Abseil
Abseiling off stunning overhanging cliffs is a totally safe, very exciting, outdoor adventure.
Our qualified abseiling instructors show you what it is all about, give you full instruction and then over you go..
On arrival, we give you abseiling instruction, harness you into state-of-the-art mountaneering gear, and practice abseiling on a 20 meter drop, giving you confidence to enjoy the thrilling beauty of -The BIG Slippery' a 90 metre waterfall abseil.
home.intekom.com /millennia/abseiling.htm   (369 words)

  
 Charity Abseil events UK
The abseil was 100ft at WH Smith HQ in Swindon and featured in local papers and on Central television.
Our charity abseil provision can be anywhere in the UK, if you have a venue in mind and you have permission to use it and the correct insurance is in place from your side i.e.
A: All profit made from an abseil goes towards replacing the abseil lines and safety lines which are usualy destroyed after a large abseil due to the high wear involved.
www.snowdonia-adventures.co.uk /events/abseil.html   (842 words)

  
 Abseil Anxiety and Confidence: A Pilot Study - Neill & Heubeck, 1995   (Site not responding. Last check: )
With the increasing usage of one-off adventure activities such as abseiling, rock climbing, caving and ropes challenge courses for purposes of personal development, this calls for investigation of the psychological processes and effects of such experiences.
This study investigated the self-reported anxiety, confidence and self-perceptions of where a 10m abseil was easiest and hardiest for 19 adolescent female Outward Bound Australia students.
Two thirds of participants reported that the hardest part of the abseil was right at the top, with the other third reporting that the most difficult part was at different parts throughout the abseil.
www.wilderdom.com /abstracts/NeillHeubeck1995AbseilAnxietyConfidence.htm   (201 words)

  
 Federation Mountain Rescue   (Site not responding. Last check: )
For present purposes abseiling or rappelling will be any technique used for descending steep or vertical surfaces with the aid of a sound anchor, an adequate rope, optionally a harness and optionally a friction device.
An obvious potential problem, common to all methods in which the abseil device is some distance from the harness, is the possibility of hand jam as one swings inwards after passing the lip of an overhang.
Abseiling to almost the pool, locking off the abseil, and then removing the Autoblock, enables a quick descent the last metre or so into the pool with the usual release of the abseil device.
www.geocities.com /fmrqld/abnew.htm   (4710 words)

  
 St Paul's Eye Appeal - Abseil !
Abseiling is one of the more challenging events a person can do.
Most people would think that it was only the young and reckless that volunteer to take part but as one woman showed, there are other factors which motivates a person to put their lives in someone else's hands.
When I did my first abseil 3 years ago my family were set against it" said Angela." The second time they were less vocal in their objections and now they know it is not worth saying anything because I will do the abseil anyway!"
www.eyecharity.com /abseil.htm   (773 words)

  
 VBAC - Manuals for Abseil Leaders
The Assistant Abseil Leader Manual and the Abseil Leader manuals are copyrighted material and may not be reproduced in any form whatsoever.
Additionally, the qualification of an Assistant Abseil Leader may be undertaken as a training position is an applicant or course participant is not at the Skills Leader or Abseil Leader competency.
The qualification of Abseil Leader is available to adults and is at the National Standard for the abseiling activity.
home.vicnet.net.au /~vbac/mans.htm   (411 words)

  
 Abseilers - Hawk Industrial Abseiling
Hawk Industrial Abseiling is a small abseil access company based in the South East.We specialise in high level repairs, maintenance, cleaning, inspection reports and bird control.We are IRATA qualified abseilers (IRATA level 2 and 3) with over 10 years experience in industrial rope access.
Abseil access can often reduce the cost of a job by over 50%.
Not only does abseil access have the advantages of time and cost, but the building will not assume the appearance of a construction site.
www.hawkabseiling.com /index.htm   (207 words)

  
 Abseiling & rapp jumping in SA - SouthAfrica.info
Not far from Knysna, and also with fantastic views, you can do a combination abseiling and kloofing (canyoning) trip down the Storms River Gorge, which involves a 100m abseil into the gorge, a tubing trip down the river, a short walk out of the gorge and then a cycle back to the village.
Rapp jumping is abseiling with the ropes attached to your back instead of your front, so you go down facing the ground - and at a run, if you're in a hurry.
Abseil Africa offers the abseil off Table Mountain, a Kamikaze Kanyon abseiling, kloofing and hiking trip down the Steenbras River Gorge with a 65m abseil through Thunder Falls, and custom-made adventures.
www.southafrica.info /plan_trip/holiday/roughing_it/abseiling.htm   (744 words)

  
 Malta Outdoors   (Site not responding. Last check: )
This is a memorable experience with an abseil of 55m (mostly in midst of the air) down the famous Blue Grotto into the blue sea.
This abseil is for those who are experienced or who have already done the introductory abseil at Ghar Lapsi.
Both abseils are done under strict safety conditions using the proper equipment suitable for such an adventurous activity.
www.maltaoutdoors.com /activities-abseiling.html   (106 words)

  
 Abseil Africa
Abseil Africa will take you to the edge...
Based in Cape Town, Abseil Africa was established in 1994 and is a leader in outdoor adventure.
This is the highest commercial abseil in the world, off the top of Cape Town’s famous landmark.
www.abseilafrica.co.za   (112 words)

  
 WTC Abseil
At the time of the abseil only this pillar was present.
When Jan and Peter had finished their own abseil they told the police that in a few hours another attempt would be made.
It states that the bulding crane was covered in ice, that the abseil was longer than 100m, and that the police awaited them at the fifth floor but that they couldn't catch Jan and Peter and haul them inside.
www.xs4all.nl /~kazil/jmabswtc.html   (695 words)

  
 Rock Climbing Tech Tips: Backing Up An Abseil
The descender heads off as normal, except that their buddy down below holds the slack end of the rope (pictured right) and is ready to pull down, and thus lock off the descender's device (dependant on device used), at the first sign of trouble.
When abseiling, most climbers like to tie a knot in each end (eg, a stopper knot), other's prefer a single knot joining the ends, but in my experience this can lead to twisting.
To avoid this potential hazard the friction knot must be formed with a loop of cord sufficiently small enough, or (and this appears to be the more common means), the descending device needs to be extended away from the harness via a sling.
www.chockstone.org /TechTips/RapBackup.htm   (2007 words)

  
 Rock Climbing Forums: Climbing Information: General: belay loop, abseil loop, terminology
This is a safer practise than the one of belaying off the “Abseil Loop” on your harness.
The “Abseil Loop” is made from webbing, which doesn’t absorb dynamic forces.
A rethreaded figure of eight knot or a double bowline (with a stopper knot), are the most appropriate knots for tying in with.
www.rockclimbing.com /topic/118987   (1458 words)

  
 Abseil Breakfast Inn (Waitomo Caves, North Island) - Inn Reviews - TripAdvisor
Stayed in the Abseil Inn for one night only - went to Waitomo to see the famous caves, glow worms and abseiling en route to Rotorua.
The Abseil Inn was just lovely, really comfortable en suite spacious rooms with picturesque views of the valley and a fantastic breakfast served with a smile in the morning!
Despite there being several accommodation options in Waitomo the Abseil Inn is without doubt the best.
www.tripadvisor.com /Hotel_Review-g616349-d631417-Reviews-Abseil_Breakfast_Inn-Waitomo_Caves_North_Island.html   (617 words)

  
 Fundraising Abseil Event 2007
Abseil times will be staggered at 10 people per 30 min interval.
If you are suffering from a medical condition, disability or have any reason to doubt your fitness to participate, we advise you to consult your doctor beforehand and discuss with the event organiser.
Following completion of your abseil, please return to the Check-In Desk where you'll be issued with a certificate confirming that you have successfully completed the abseil.
www.ndac.co.uk /news-items/abseil/joshuafoundation/jul07_joshua.htm   (698 words)

  
 Abseiling - extreme sports, wild adventure holidays, romantic destinations
Abseiling - extreme sports, wild adventure holidays, romantic destinations
Step off the top at 1000 meters above sea level and repel into pure oblivion and indulge in the world's highest commercial abseil surrounded with the privilege of awesome views and the deep blue Atlantic at your feet.
No climbing experience is necessary to enjoy this humbling abseil.
www.atlanticmarina.com /extremetours/abseiling.html   (141 words)

  
 Abseiling - Beginners Learn to Abseil Course - Sydney
Your beginners abseiling course will start on a small ‘nursery boulder’ and progress through a variety of abseils, practicing as many times as you like.
The abseiling site is approximately 15 minutes drive from Katoomba, with the last kilometre on a flat unsealed road suitable for two wheel-drive vehicles.
Abseiling adventures will run in rain as that’s part of the outdoor environment.
www.adrenalin.com.au /abseiling_beginners_learn_to_abseil_course_sydney_28_details.aspx   (856 words)

  
 Bobby Moore Fund - Abseil information   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Please note that in order to take part in the abseil, you will be required to enter the roof gallery via a short rung ladder and, therefore, your shoes must be suitable for climbing.
Due to the nature of the abseil, in particular the ascent route through the building, we regret that, whilst aiming to include everyone, we may not be able to accept all entries from disabled individuals.
The abseil will take approximately half an hour and you will be allocated a specific time slot prior to the day.
www.cancerresearchuk.org /bobbymoorefund/getinvolved/events/abseil_challenge/information_abseilchallenge/?vieworig=Standard&view=PrinterFriendly   (827 words)

  
 Sponsored Abseil - Location Guidelines   (Site not responding. Last check: )
It is also possible to do a 'free' abseil where you do not walk down a wall but hang free in mid air.
This is definitely only a guide as it is possible to abseil from any height of building if it has a suitable face and good access.
If the landing area is on public property or on a road/pavement the Local Council and the Police must be notified and permission given (always have this confirmed in writing and keep a note of who you have talked to).
www.cccgroup.com /Sponab/Location.htm   (851 words)

  
 Needle Sports - Abseil Knots
This short article is about one small part of the abseil system, the knot used to join two ropes together, an essential part of any abseiler’s repertoire of knowledge and one with more possible versions than most.
There are, of course, numerous other components to an abseil, the anchors chosen being by far the most important.
PS A final point to ponder on is that the Figure of Eight is the knot of choice for tying into the harness for thousands if not millions of climbers.
www.needlesports.com /advice/abseilknots.htm   (1793 words)

  
 Abseil Freycinet in Coles Bay Tasmania
Challenge yourself to an experience of a life-time, abseil on coastal granite cliffs that rise dramatically from the sea.
The Freycinet Peninsula is recognized as one of the most spectacular abseiling venues in Australia, with a diverse range of spectacular sites that allow you to develop your skills and build confidence.
This experience within a small group will allow you to gain confidence over a number of descents, whether you are a complete beginner or want to explore your limits.
www.affiliate.viator.com /brochure/product_show.jsp?CODE=2778ABSEIL_HALF&ID=1010&PRODUCTID=1016&AUID=3672   (375 words)

  
 Learn to Abseil Abseiling Lessons Beginners Course Katoomba
Abseiling, or Rappelling as it is often called, is one of the most popular adventure activities in Australia.
Abseiling lessons for beginners is an action packed day full of fun, excitement and adventure.
Ideal for people with little or no previous experience, the Beginners Abseiling Course is the perfect introduction to the thrilling world of roped adventures.
www.tourbookings.com.au /sydney/abseilinglessons.shtml   (500 words)

  
 Freeware Palm: Abseil Assist v1.0
If you like the adventure of abseiling from cliff tops and instructing groups of people in this exciting activity, then your Palm hand held computer is now a powerful tool to take with you.
Use your Palm to access Abseil Assist and the records of your group and their personal and emergency contact details will be with you wherever you abseil.
Abseil Assist has a series of reminders for abseilers, abseil leaders and instructors of all levels in relation to choosing the best site; using belays, knots and ropes.
www.freewarepalm.com /hobbies/abseilassist.shtml   (149 words)

  
 About ABSEIL ACCESS
Abseil Access Ltd have operated maintenance and inspection programmes at New Zealand food processing plants since 1992.
Abseil Access uses a portable telescopic spreader boom, specifically designed for inspecting powder drier chambers up to 15m in diameter (23 tons/hr).
Abseil Access, 15 Bute Street, PO Box 10-717, Wellington, New Zealand, Tel and fax: +64 4 8015336.
www.abseilaccess.co.nz /food.html   (245 words)

  
 Abseil Systems from HRS Services
This practical experience is highly beneficial when applied to the design and installation of abseil systems.
HRS Services design and install systems such as abseil rails and eyebolts to provide safe and well placed anchors for the use of rope access technicians.
The HRS design team work closely with architects to ensure the abseil system meets their requirements and integrates seamlessly with the building structure.
www.hrsservices.co.uk /abseil_systems.html   (117 words)

  
 Wanted - Young People to abseil for charity   (Site not responding. Last check: )
As well as the abseil, there will be plenty to do for all of the family across the weekend in Baltic Square.
Pamela Hargreaves, young people and partnerships manager for Aspire, the organisation behind nerd, said: “This is a real opportunity for young people from across the region to come together to demonstrate their willingness to help other people less fortunate than themselves.
From registering participants and accompanying people to the abseil zone, to helping sooth last minute nerves, a range of opportunities are available.
www.connexionsteesvalley.co.uk /yp/news/RNIB-abseil.cfm   (411 words)

  
 Charity Abseil at Guys Hospital — MAG Abseil in London
At a staggering 450 feet high Guy’s Hospital tower is taller than the London Eye and the highest structure in London that is possible to abseil down.
The Charity Abseil at Guys Hospital will raise funds for Mines Advisory Group, a UK based landmine clearance charity.
You don’t need to be an abseil expert to take part in the Guys Hospital Charity Abseil.
www.viewlondon.co.uk /charity-abseil-at-guys-hospital_index.html   (256 words)

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