RopeLab Quiz 3: Factors of Safety
A quick quiz to test your understanding of the true implication of the term ‘Factor of Safety’. There are 6 multiple choice questions. Once you have finished, click on the “View questions” link at the end to
Monthly Archive:: July 2015
Members: Litter Bridles
Many teams train with tall Artificial High Directionals (AHDs). Tall AHDs are not only more difficult to stabilise but also expose teams to greater risks in the event of tipping. An article on this subject is published here.
Rescue Knife
There is often discussion about the relative merits of carrying a knife on your harness. The reasons normally centre around freeing a “stuck” abseiler. The proposed use of the knife is either by the stuck abseiler or by