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|stage=50<br />
|honorname=Abseiling<br />
|skill=1<br />
|year=2001<br />
|category=Recreation<br />
|authority=General Conference<br />
|reqpdf=Abseiling_reqs.pdf<br />
|insignia=Abseiling_Honor.png}}<br />
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==Safety == <!--T:2--><br />
===1. a. List and explain the safety rules ===<br />
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===1. b. Explain the “dangers of falling” chart. === <!--T:3--><br />
===2. Explain the uses of the following knots: ===<br />
====a. Tape ====<br />
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====b. Alpine butterfly ==== <!--T:4--><br />
{{:Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Knot/Alpine_butterfly}}<br />
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====c. Figure of eight loop ==== <!--T:5--><br />
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====d. Double fishermans==== <!--T:6--><br />
{{:Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Knot/Double_Fishermans_Knot}}<br />
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====e. Prussik==== <!--T:7--><br />
{{:Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Knot/Prusik}}<br />
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====f. Bowline==== <!--T:8--><br />
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==Setup== <!--T:9--><br />
===3. Draw the diagrams for the setting up of the following abseil descents: ===<br />
====a. Single rope technique ====<br />
====b. Canyoning setup ====<br />
===4. Know the ways to identify safe anchors in various circumstances, e.g. trees, boulders, bollards. Belaying ===<br />
===5. Explain the various verbal calls. ===<br />
===6. Explain the principle of belaying and the three methods used, and give the advantages and disadvantages of each method: ===<br />
====a. Body belay ====<br />
====b. Mechanical belay ====<br />
====c. Base belay ====<br />
==Care of Equipment ==<br />
===7. List the rules for care of ropes. ===<br />
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===8. Explain the difference between dynamic and static rope. === <!--T:10--><br />
===9. Know the right type of equipment needed for abseiling. ===<br />
===10. Know the best way to store your ropes, e.g. coiling and chaining. ===<br />
==Descenders ==<br />
===11 a. Know which descending device to use in different abseils. ===<br />
===11 b. Give reasons why you chose that device, e.g. on/off time, security, heat, versatility, etc. ===<br />
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==First Aid == <!--T:11--><br />
===12. Know about how to treat a patient for the following injuries: ===<br />
====a. Sprains ====<br />
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====b. Concussion ====<br />
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====c. Hypothermia ====<br />
{{:Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/First aid/Hypothermia}}<br />
====d. Broken bone ====<br />
'''Splints'''<br />
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'''Forearm'''<br />
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'''Upper Arm'''<br />
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'''Kneecap'''<br />
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'''Ankle'''<br />
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====e. Shock ==== <!--T:20--><br />
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==Cliff Rescue == <!--T:21--><br />
===13. Explain how to perform the following rescues: ===<br />
====a. The pulley system ====<br />
====b. The change-over method ====<br />
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==SECTION TWO-PRACTICAL == <!--T:22--><br />
===1. Pass the abseiling exam with a pass mark of 60%. The exam is available from the conference youth ministries office, or through the instructor. ===<br />
==Verbal Testing ==<br />
===2. Answer the questions on the following topics:===<br />
====a. Uses of the six abseiling knots ====<br />
====b. What are, and give the meaning of the standard climbing calls ====<br />
====c. Uses of various descenders ====<br />
====d. Give seven rules for care of rope ====<br />
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====e. Give seven rules for safety ====<br />
====f. Know about first aid and how to treat patients ====<br />
====g. Give five ways to detect faults of ropes ====<br />
==Practical Testing==<br />
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===3. Perform the following tasks: === <!--T:23--><br />
====a. Tie the six knots ====<br />
====b. Set up the single rope setup and canyoning setup ====<br />
====c. Witness a cliff rescue demonstrated by the instructor ====<br />
====d. Coil and chain a rope ====<br />
====e. Set up the belay methods ====<br />
==Abseiling==<br />
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===4. From a minimum height of 10 meters, complete two abseils on each of the following devices, and know how to attach them to the rope: === <!--T:24--><br />
====a. Whale tail ====<br />
====b. Robot ====<br />
====c. Harpoon (easy access) ====<br />
====d. Figure of eight ====<br />
====e. Piton-brake bar ====<br />
====f. Rappel-rack ====<br />
====g. Harpoon (conventional) ====<br />
====h. Cross karabiner ====<br />
===5. Explain how to do the classic abseil, and over the shoulder abseil, for emergency use.===<br />
===6. Be able to prussik a ten-meter cliff. ===<br />
==See Also== <br />
[[Adventist_Youth_Honors_Answer_Book/Recreation/Abseiling_-_Instructor|Abseiling - Instructor]]<br />
==References==<br />
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