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Al Baker
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Nice! How did you install and how did you brake at the end?

 

Two steel carabiners act as brakes one in each hand, you can see them, one in each hand , right at the beginning of the film.

 

The rear carabiner is on a lanyard in order to prevent you losing them. The carabiners also assist with positioning so you don't get sideways on which causes you to slow down.

The brakes require a bit of backyard practice before going and biting off such large bits of landscape.

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Sorry, I completely forgot to mention that braking is achieved by twisting the two carabiners against the rope in opposing directions.

It doesn't sound like much of a brake but it's surprisingly effective.

 

Two steel carabiners act as brakes one in each hand, you can see them, one in each hand , right at the beginning of the film.

 

The rear carabiner is on a lanyard in order to prevent you losing them. The carabiners also assist with positioning so you don't get sideways on which causes you to slow down.

The brakes require a bit of backyard practice before going and biting off such large bits of landscape.

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