Rappelling Safety: Risks and Best Practices

Question
I was wondering how safe it was to descend looking downward while rappelling.  I've heard of it through friends and it doesn't sound safe


Answer
Dear Jaime----the army does it so they can shoot first.....but if you are not in the army.........it's nothing more than a stunt........and a dangerous one.

For more on climbing safety,  please see my book, "Ultrasafe-A Guide to Safer Rockclimbing."

Good Luck--------George Allen