SISOABS003

Abseil single pitches, natural surfaces

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complete the following single pitch abseils on at least two different natural pitches

a total of four descents with a belayer
a total of two self-belayed descents

during each of the above abseils, consistently

follow safety procedures and safely negotiate hazards to descend in a controlled manner
connect self to abseil and belay system using appropriate device and or knots

complete two additional self-belayed descents, simulating a self-arrest and self-rescue to complete the descent

complete two additional self-belayed descents, simulating a self-arrest and self-rescue to complete the descent

belay abseilers according to safety procedures, and complete the following

three top rope, top belayed descents
one bottom braked descent
two simulated abseiler falls, and safely and efficiently secure and release abseilers to continue