Mar
1
2010
Ninja Totem
The Totem is now available in black at Canyons & Crags. 
Oct
19
2009
Basic Rappelling Methods
Uploaded instructions for Basic Rappelling Methods using the Totem.
The Totem is a very versatile rappelling device. This Tech Guide describes a few of the most common methods – standard figure eight, vertaco and throttle modes – plus how to add friction on the fly and how to lock off mid-rappel
Oct
17
2009
Rigging a Releasable Block
Uploaded instructions for Rigging a Releasable Block using the Totem.
Rigging the rappelling rope with a releasable block provides some distinct advantages: (1) setting the rope length allows for simple disconnects at the bottom of the rappel, (2) the releasable system can be used to lower a rappeller from the anchor if the rope is not long enough to reach the bottom, or if hair or other material becomes stuck in the rappelling device.
