Short Roping Tests

Short Roping Tests

Experiments on short roping methods

Author: Gottlieb Braun-Elwert

Published: 15 Apr 2008

Short Rope Tests - Alpine Recreation & Lincoln University Outdoor Leadership course
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Objective: Measure the probability of a guide’s ability to hold a fall using different short-roping methods and modes without prejudice.

The tests should resemble a real sudden and unexpected client fall situation on an icy 300 surface as may be encountered in the field.