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AusDigger · 02-21-2007, 20:54

In answer to the question before, an Ex-SASR member was supposed to have 'commercialised' the name in 1989 when he demonstrated it in Cairns. It is actually quite fun, because you can run down a cliff face as opposed to bounding down.

I have heard of its use during helicopter insertions (but I have no evidence to back it up), which some members prefer as you can hit the ground running. I have also heard that SASR members exfil the aircraft, when fast roping, before the rope has hit the ground, so as to save time.

If anyone has any evidence to suggest otherwise though, I will stand corrected.

02-21-2007, 20:54	#2156
AusDigger Asset Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 24	Australian Rappeling In answer to the question before, an Ex-SASR member was supposed to have 'commercialised' the name in 1989 when he demonstrated it in Cairns. It is actually quite fun, because you can run down a cliff face as opposed to bounding down. I have heard of its use during helicopter insertions (but I have no evidence to back it up), which some members prefer as you can hit the ground running. I have also heard that SASR members exfil the aircraft, when fast roping, before the rope has hit the ground, so as to save time. If anyone has any evidence to suggest otherwise though, I will stand corrected.
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