Vertical caving terminology and methods > SRT basic terms
Where the rope is pulled sideways towards one wall without being properly attached to it, somewhere below the top of the pitch, using a tether or sling, and carabiner. Often using a very low quality tether, since it does not need to support the weight of the caver, and only needs enough strength to pull the rope sideways, so the strength depends on the angle it needs to pull the rope away from vertical. Tethers made from baling twine, which can only hold about 20 kg, are sometimes seen. Used to avoid hazards such as obstructions or water, or to alter the landing point at the pitch base. Requires a less complex manoeuvre than a rebelay, but can involve an intentional pendulum in order to reach the carabiner while abseiling. The pitch remains as a single hang, so a deviation does not offer as many uses as a rebelay.
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