If the ropes are to be retrieved from below position the knot so it will not catch in a constriction as you pull it from below. Always consider using a prussik knot or other back-up system on the ...

Bouncing should be minimised, since shock loading a belay unnecessarily strains the system, so your descent should be steady, avoiding sudden drops. If an existing abseil point is used, all equipment ...

The RAF Museum Midlands is home to a vast collection of former war planes set up inside the site's hangars.Among the displays at the museum, based at RAF Cosford in Shropshire, is the National Cold ...