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Rappelling backups are an ongoing topic. Some people prefer to have the prusik on their leg loop, others use the belay loop. Is there a perfect way to backup your rappelling system? Let's find out!
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0:00 Introduction
0:20 Why this video?
1:19 Basic Setup
2:53 Theory in Literature and Media
6:15 Arguments against Legloop
6:28 Legloop is not made for taking a fall
7:27 Raising your leg will kill you
8:04 If the tube slips, you hang from your leg
10:33 The prusik gets too close to the tube when you go unconscious
12:37 Benefits of the Legloop
12:50 Easy unweighting of the Prusik
14:30 Safer for Beginners
16:05 Walking is easier
17:13 Putting the prusik on the belay loop
17:28 Main advantage of using the belay loop
19:38 Drawbacks - less safety margin
21:00 Drawbacks - difficult to unweight
21:56 Summary Belay Loop
22:20 The winner belay loop VS. leg loop