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Stuck rappel rope?  Try the “rubber band” trick

You start to pull the rap rope, but can’t get it moving.  You and your partner grab opposite ends of the ropes and pull, hard.  One of you keeps the “pull” pressure on, while the other suddenly releases her end. The “rubber band” effect of one end of your dynamic rope “springing” upwards often will get a stubborn rope moving.