Australian abseiling (also known as Australian rappelling, Rap Jumping, Angel Jumping or deepelling) is the process of descending a fixed rope (abseiling) in a standing position while facing the ground.
The technique is used as a military "assault" technique whereby a soldier is belayed, allowing them to face down the descent and fire a weapon.
In Australia, the technique is not commonly known as "Australian", or even "rappelling"; instead the term "abseiling" is more commonly used and the technique is referred to as "Geneva" style.
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References The Original Pioneer of Rap Jumping Australia Outdoor Council of Australia, National Outdoor Leader Registration Scheme, Abseiling - Natural Surfaces "abseiling". Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. 2010. Merriam-Webster Online. 30 May 2010.
External links The Original Rap Jumping Facebook Page The Original Pioneer of Rap Jumping Australia