I have been teaching my sister to rappel. She is 9 and, being of my family, incredibly light. I have a few questions.
What descending method do you use for a 40lb. person? When practicing on a ladder and out of a tree, I used a 7mm rope with various devices (rescue 8, atc, rack) and she did very well. Out on the rocks though, I used my 7/16" and she wouldn't budge with a rack or atc.
Is it a sin to use a fig.8 in cave under these circumstances? I'm obviously not planning anything major.
Is it a sin to haul a kid out of a cave if they aren't sufficiently skilled, equipped, or comfortable to climb out themselves? We're working on climbing too but that is going slower and I can't immediately buy all of the equipment needed to make ascension practical for so small a person. I realize that if you get yourself down a hole you should be able to get yourself out. She's just so bloody eager. If all possible precautions are taken and the child is comfortable with the process, are there any objections to aiding the ascent? Keep in mind the fact that these caves will not require long periods of time on rope.