Abseiling
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Abseiling, also known as rappelling, is the controlled descent of a steep slope, such as a rock face, by moving down a rope. When abseiling, the person descending controls their own movement down a st
Abseiling using extended belay device (without the use of auto block backup)
Basic rappelling setup using belay device clipped directly to the harness. This technique is no longer considered to follow the best practices
A United States Air Force Pararescueman rappels from a helicopter during a training exercise in Iraq, 2008
Australian rappel demonstrated at a dam in Norway
Fast-roping
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Fast-roping is a technique for descending a thick rope, allowing troops to deploy from a helicopter in places where the aircraft cannot touch down.
Abseiling
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Marine from the U.S. 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit fast-roping from a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter during a training exercise in 2008.
US Army Rangers fast-rope out of a MH-6 Little Bird on the roof of a building during a close quarters combat exercise
South African soldiers fast-roping from an Atlas Oryx helicopter
Fast-roper using his feet while descending to control his speed.