Ropes in Trees
A Guide to Better Temporary Rope Elements
Philipp Strasser
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Philipp Strasser, Ropes in Trees (2013), Ziel-Verlag, Augsburg, ISBN: 9783940562951
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Beschreibung / Abstract
Nature provides us with endless options for adventure, learning, and relaxation. Trees are among nature's greatest gifts for these possibilities. With the techniques in this book you will be able to find new adventure in the trees by simply bringing some ropes, carabiners, and pulleys into the forest and creating a variety of exciting temporary rope elements or challenge courses that are both fun and environmentally sustainable. Rope elements can be created for children and adults of virtually all abilities, are healthy fun for individuals or groups, provide great exercise, and are a wonderful way to build team spirit, partnership, and self-esteem. This book is written for people who already have some experience with rope elements and want to refresh and extend their knowledge about design, belay techniques, and the uses for rope elements. Inside you will find details on new elements, belay updates for common standard elements, and useful tips on safety, best practices, and minimal environmental impact.
Beschreibung
Philipp Strasser is managing director of outdoorconcept at Hinterbrühl, close to Vienna. He works on belay research and belay concepts for aerial adventure parks (known also as ropes course or adventure forest) and invented the SAFE LINK SSB ® System and the TWEEZLE ®.He also designs and develops new ropes course elements and zip line systems. Mag. Philipp Strasser; outdoorconcept; philipp.strasser @ outdoorconcept.at. www.outdoorconcept.at
Inhaltsverzeichnis
- Ropes in Trees
- Contents
- Preface
- Introduction
- Risks and Hazard Notes
- Redundancy, Zero Accident and Other Safety Issues
- What Is a Temporary Rope Element or Temporary Rope Course
- Material Stress at Temporary Rope Activities
- Participant Safety Near Ground Level
- The Wrapping Knot
- The External Multiple Advantage Pulley System
- Express Two-To-One Pulley System, Klemheist Knot, Munter Tied Off with Half Hitches, Mercedes Knot
- Steel Maillon Rapide Versus Locking Carabiner
- Attaching Activity Elements To Tightened Ropes
- Attaching a High Rope Without Climbing the Tree
- Attaching a Heavy Duty Round Sling at Height Without Climbing the Tree
- The Mohawk Walk
- The Forest Playground
- Low Wobbly V
- The Alpine Butterfly Knot
- Figure Eight Knot Sling Versus Alpine Butterfly Knot
- High Temporary Elements
- The N Belay
- The Belay Triangle
- Participants Belaying Participants
- Beko N Belay For Two or More Participants
- Lashing
- Static Top Rope With a Canopy Above the Element
- The Internal Two-To-One Pulley System
- Revolving Top Rope For One Participant
- Revolving Top Ropes With Canopies Above the Element For Two Participants
- References
- About the Author