rope protection Archive
Rope technicians have access to more instructional opportunities than ever before. Courses, books, online references, and videos mean that skills including speed rope ascents, passing knots, use of new devices, etc are now common. However, one thing
The term ‘redundant’ is used with roping systems however I often wonder how much thought is truly put into this concept. By definition, a redundant component of a system is one that is not needed. A system
There is no standardised test for rope abrasion so a method was devised at RopeLab to attempt to compare ropes. It must be stated clearly that it would be very difficult to model or make general assumptions
It is common for rope technicians to work with two ropes. The secondary rope serves as fall protection if the primary rope is severed. This initiates a sudden load over contact points and places significant forces on
There are many improvised and proprietary options for both protecting ropes and managing friction over edges. Rope access technicians have opted historically for simple, light weight solutions that provide protection for: limited rope movement during edge transitions,
