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- How does the cold and ice affect abseiling?
  
  published by Chloe Dabbs the 10/02/12 in the Forum of Abseiling
  
  Can abseiling be done in the winter or can the cold affect the rope and if there´s ice can it be dangerous?...
- 2 Messages
- 36 Visits
- Wednesday
  18-Apr-12
- Silly question: do window cleaners abseil?
  
  published by Kenna the 13/02/12 in the Forum of Abseiling
  
  This is absurd to ask but i´ve always wanted to get to the bottom of it... do window cleaners abseiling when they clean?...
- 2 Messages
- 43 Visits
- Wednesday
  18-Apr-12
- Abseiling regulatory body?
  
  published by Kenna the 22/02/12 in the Forum of Abseiling
  
  What is the organisation that controls abseiling? Is there a specific one for abseiling or is it combined with climbing? ...
- 2 Messages
- 36 Visits
- Thursday
  12-Apr-12
- Is abseiling a good activity for groups?
  
  published by Eva Stokes the 11/04/12 in the Forum of Abseiling
  
  Would a session of abseiling be a good idea for a group or is it an activity that only enables one person to enjoy themselves at a time? I´ve see lots of abseiling company advertise for hen and stag dos or teambuilding events and i don´t know if i understand how it would work. ...
- 2 Messages
- 17 Visits
- Thursday
  12-Apr-12
- Are belayers in total control of the rope?
  
  published by Kenna the 23/02/12 in the Forum of Abseiling
  
  When abseiling, is the person on the ground completely responsible for your descent? If they were to let go, would you plunge to the ground?...
- 2 Messages
- 37 Visits
- Wednesday
  11-Apr-12
- What is a gri gri
  
  published by Kenna the 23/02/12 in the Forum of Abseiling
  
  What are abseilers talking about when they refer to a gri gri?...
- 2 Messages
- 33 Visits
- Wednesday
  11-Apr-12
- Abseiling info please
  
  published by Sandra Taylor the 05/03/12 in the Forum of Abseiling
  
  hi looking for some where in ayrshire to try abseiling total novice :) any idea of prices be great too thanks sandra ...
- 2 Messages
- 38 Visits
- Wednesday
  11-Apr-12
- Abseiling illegal in some areas?
  
  published by Kenna the 14/02/12 in the Forum of Abseiling
  
  Is abseiling ever prohibited in areas because of the environment or the damage it can cause ecosystems or wildlife?...
- 2 Messages
- 46 Visits
- Wednesday
  22-Feb-12
- Abseiling suitable for children!
  
  published by Clyde Harricks the 14/02/12 in the Forum of Abseiling
  
  Is abseiling ok for children? I expect small children can´t do it but a child around 10?...
- 2 Messages
- 36 Visits
- Wednesday
  22-Feb-12
- Maximum weight for abseilers?
  
  published by Frederick Atkins the 17/02/12 in the Forum of Abseiling
  
  I know that bungee jumping has a weight limit and I was wondering if abseiling did as well......
- 2 Messages
- 42 Visits
- Wednesday
  22-Feb-12
- What knots do i need to know for abseiling
  
  published by Frederick Atkins the 17/02/12 in the Forum of Abseiling
  
  What knots do I need to know how to tie for abseiling? How could I acquire these skills?...
- 3 Messages
- 36 Visits
- Tuesday
  21-Feb-12
- Abseiling for gorge walking
  
  published by James Green the 17/02/12 in the Forum of Abseiling
  
  If I wanted to start gorge walking, would it be handy to know how to abseil? Could I learn the necessary techniques for gorge walking with abseiling (keeping in mind that I already know how to swim)....
- 2 Messages
- 25 Visits
- Monday
  20-Feb-12
- What does abseiling equipment consist of?
  
  published by James Green the 10/02/12 in the Forum of Abseiling
  
  What does abseiling equipment consist of? Apart from a rope and helment, what else is used?...
- 2 Messages
- 70 Visits
- Monday
  13-Feb-12
- Does via ferrata have anything to do with abseiling?
  
  published by James Green the 10/02/12 in the Forum of Abseiling
  
  Is via ferrata a subcategory of abseiling? What is it exactly?...
- 2 Messages
- 35 Visits
- Monday
  13-Feb-12
- National governing body for abseiling?
  
  published by James Green the 09/02/12 in the Forum of Abseiling
  
  Is there a national governing body for abseiling in the UK?...
- 2 Messages
- 119 Visits
- Friday
  10-Feb-12
- Special techniques or equipment for aussie abseiling?
  
  published by Benji Tromburg the 07/02/12 in the Forum of Abseiling
  
  Is the same abseiling equipment used or is there anything special one needs to invest in or learn?...
- 2 Messages
- 32 Visits
- Wednesday
  08-Feb-12
- What is australian rappelling?
  
  published by Benji Tromburg the 06/02/12 in the Forum of Abseiling
  
  What is Australian Rappelling? ...
- 2 Messages
- 27 Visits
- Tuesday
  07-Feb-12
- What is the difference between abseiling and rappelling?
  
  published by Chloe Dabbs the 06/02/12 in the Forum of Abseiling
  
  What is the difference between abseiling and rappelling? Do they consist in the same thing?...
- 1 Messages
- 45 Visits
- Monday
  06-Feb-12
- New to abseiling
  
  published by Eva Stokes the 01/02/12 in the Forum of Abseiling
  
  I just went to an abseiling event, and although i didn´t participate, I am quite intrigued by the whole idea. What would be the best way to start out? Can one go abseiling by themself after once they know how or is it usually done with a group?...
- 2 Messages
- 45 Visits
- Thursday
  02-Feb-12
- Why abseiling for charity?
  
  published by Eva Stokes the 01/02/12 in the Forum of Abseiling
  
  I´m just wondering, why is abseiling soooo popular for charity events and raising money?...
- 2 Messages
- 29 Visits
- Thursday
  02-Feb-12

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