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{{selfref|For autoblock information within the Wikimedia software, see [[Wikipedia:Autoblock]].}}


'''Autoblock''' is a [[rock climbing|climbing]] and [[caving]] technique used in [[rapelling]] and [[ascending]].  It involves using a [[friction hitch]] around the climbing rope, and may be combined with other [[climbing equipment]]. It may also refer to a specific knot.
'''Autoblock''' is a climbing and caving technique used in rapelling and ascending.  It involves using a friction hitch around the climbing rope, and may be combined with other climbing equipment. It may also refer to a specific knot.


==See also==
==See also==
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*[http://www.chockstone.org/TechTips/RapBackup.htm Backing up an Abseli]
*[http://www.chockstone.org/TechTips/RapBackup.htm Backing up an Abseli]


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[[Category: Climbing knots]]
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[[Category: Climbing techniques]]

Latest revision as of 10:35, 22 August 2007

Autoblock is a climbing and caving technique used in rapelling and ascending. It involves using a friction hitch around the climbing rope, and may be combined with other climbing equipment. It may also refer to a specific knot.

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