Rappel backup: avoid a prusik above your device — Alpine Savvy

Placing a prusik hitch above your rappel device might initially seem like a good way to backup your rappel. But, there’s three reasons why this is not the preferred method.

Climbing tips and navigation resources

Rigging to Rappel: A Basic Guide - ITS Tactical

The Prescription — News — The American Alpine Club

A Comparison Review of Prusik Cord Options - Black Sheep Adventure

Video - How to make a Prusik loop for a rappel backup? - Petzl Other

The extended rappel, explained — Alpine Savvy

The MOFT - a very Crafty Rope Trick — Alpine Savvy

Hauling directly from a Traxion pulley — Alpine Savvy

Climbing tips: French prusik knot (auto block, rappel backup

Autoblock or Prusik

Rappelling for Beginners: Prusiks

Rock Climbing Tech Tips: Backing Up An Abseil

Rappel 2 — Alpine Tips — Alpine Savvy

What's a “closed” rope system? — Alpine Savvy

How To: Extended Rappel — The Mountaineers