2010-06-08 Rope Rescue training

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* Anchor Systems
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*Rappelling and Ascending
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** (from BC PEP RRM Chapter 5)
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** (from BC PEP RRM Chapter 10)
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** Select appropriate natural anchors
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** Understanding rappelling methods
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** Define the principles and considerations of anchor construction
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** Outline the various belay methods
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** Build different anchor point attachments
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** Set up and operate various rappel devices
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** Build multipoint anchor systems
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** Tie-off rappel devices
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** Extend anchor systems
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** Set up and operate Prusiks and mechanical devices for ascending
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** Describe the effect of angles on anchor legs
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** Perform safety checks for rappelling / ascending systems
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* Lowers
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** (from BC PEP RRM Chapter 7)
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Covered:
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** Describe the principles behind lowering systems
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* built lower system with brake bar, main line and belay
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** Describe the different lowering devices and their limitations
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* demonstrated ascending with prusiks and mechanical ascenders, down climbed
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** Thread and tie-off a brake rack
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* demonstrated switch over to figure-8 descender, tie-off, and use.
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** Efficiently pass a knot in the load line during a lower
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* demonstrated safety check
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* revealed difficulty using fall-arrest harness with ascenders
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* revealed problem using 12.5mm rope with Petzl Stop

Revision as of 04:53, 9 June 2010

Tuesday June 8, 2010

19:00 - 21:00 at the Fire Hall

Rope Rescue practice.

Agenda:

  • Rappelling and Ascending
    • (from BC PEP RRM Chapter 10)
    • Understanding rappelling methods
    • Outline the various belay methods
    • Set up and operate various rappel devices
    • Tie-off rappel devices
    • Set up and operate Prusiks and mechanical devices for ascending
    • Perform safety checks for rappelling / ascending systems

Covered:

  • built lower system with brake bar, main line and belay
  • demonstrated ascending with prusiks and mechanical ascenders, down climbed
  • demonstrated switch over to figure-8 descender, tie-off, and use.
  • demonstrated safety check
  • revealed difficulty using fall-arrest harness with ascenders
  • revealed problem using 12.5mm rope with Petzl Stop
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