Wet Abseiling: What, Where, How

Abseiling or rappelling is an act that climbers use this technique when a cliff or slope is too steep and/or dangerous to descend without protection. Some equipments are needed in this technique. There are ropes, helmet, carabiner, figure eight device and a harness.
A carabiner is a metal loop with a screwed gate.The loop part opposite the gate is referred to as the spine. It can quickly and reversibly connect components in safety-critical systems. Figure eight device is most commonly used as a descender.It is an aluminium or occasionally steel, the "8" shaped device allow fast and controlled descent on a rope. They are easy to set up and are effective in dissipating the heat caused by friction. A harness is system used for connecting the rope to the climber. Most harnesses used in climbing are preconstructed and are worn around the pelvis and hips.	The Gears: carabiner, figure eight device, harness
Imagine million tons of water pouring at you and you need to abseil down from a 15m high waterfall. This is called Wet Abseiling. It is a dangerous activity but with proper equipment and trained guide, it becomes an enjoyable and fun activity. In Malaysia you can find it in Ulu Geruntum Waterfall in Gopeng, Perak and Lata Kijang Waterfall in Tapah, Perak. MyTravelKaki do organize trip to Ulu Geruntum occasionally.
is she ascending or descending ?	the waterfall, 15m high
On 6 Nov 2010, eight (8) of MyTravelKaki's members and friends travel to Ulu Geruntum Fall. To get to the fall, we took a lorry from Gua Tempurung parking area. It takes about 45 minutes. At the site the participants were taught how to use the equipment and a trail run before the real one. Once is ready, everyone hike up to the waterfall and waiting for theirs turn to abseil down.
The Abseiling Team
The Ulu Geruntum Waterfall	I was the one who go 1st. During abseil, your leg must straight and open up with an angle of 90 degree to the fall. This is a correct and comfortable position when you abseil down. A rubber shoes like Kg. Adidias will give you good grip against the fall. Half way you can even let go your hand holding to the rope in front but DO NOT let go your hand holding the rope at the back. Most of us pose for photo at this stage. Slowly let go the rope bit by bit and walk down the fall. There you are you are abseiling down from a waterfall. Everyone did it 2 or 3 times before we call it off the day. Again the question "It is Dangerous ?". Yes but with proper equipment and well trained guide you are safe. There are 2 guides, one at the top and another one as a belay guide. The top guide will make sure all the gears are properly fixed to you and an additional safety line hook on to you. The belay guide will make sure you don't swing from left to right and lost control during the descend.
Photos by Wai Kong \| Writeup by Wai Kong