If you are not a big fan of barn-dooring while repelling, would recommend stepping off the lip close to the anchor. A misstep near the fourth bolt or later can give you a proper spook and swing.

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If you are not a big fan of barn-dooring while repelling, would recommend stepping off the lip close to the anchor. A misstep near the fourth bolt or later can give you a proper spook and swing.

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Teeburee

May 31, 2018

“If you are not a big fan of barn-dooring while repelling, would recommend stepping off the lip close to the anchor. A misstep near the fourth bolt or later can give you a proper spook and swing.”

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If you are not a big fan of barn-dooring while repelling, would recommend stepping off the lip close to the anchor. A misstep near the fourth bolt or later can give you a proper spook and swing.

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