Surely you have ever seen people practicing Abseiling and you have wanted to be in their situation. And it is that descending vertical walls in the middle of nature is a truly enviable experience. Even so, not everyone dares! It is an activity suitable for adventurers who feel capable of facing heights.
What is rappelling?
Rappelling is an extreme sport that consists of descend vertical walls, generally rock, in a controlled manner. It uses a specific material to achieve the safety of the athlete. You should know that, although it is a safe activity if the appropriate measures are taken, it can be very dangerous without proper supervision and control.
The rappel is used in activities such as canyoning, climbing, mountaineering or any other discipline that requires a descent on a slope or vertical wall. The material required to carry it out safely is a rope, a seat harness, carabiners with and without locking, an 8 descender and meters of auxiliary rope.
What benefits does rappelling bring?
Rappelling, as well as any other extreme outdoor sport, generates adrenaline, promotes a great physical strengthening and contributes fun. The mountain activities they greatly enrich the people who practice them. It brings a great feeling of peace and well-being, and favors subsequent relaxation. They are also excellent for release tension and accumulated stress and integrates into nature and the environment in which it takes place.
Practicing Rappelling, work with your own weightTherefore, in addition to reducing the risk of injury, it tones and strengthens the muscles in a global and subtle way. Provides flexibility, coordination, balance and agility, so it is excellent for improving general physical condition. On a mental level, it promotes concentration, since it is an exercise that requires all the attention of the person who performs it. In addition, it increases confidence in oneself and in colleagues, since they depend on each other.
Regardless of whether we are beginners or experienced, we must be responsible with the weather conditions, good condition of the material usedand the professionalism and team experience. It is a sport with great positive contributions if it is practiced with knowledge and without risks. And you? Do you dare with Rapel?