Learning rigging

[kram]

I have done a small amount while working with experienced arbs and would like to learn it properly, so will look at getting a cs41 course booked.

 

I'd like to have a good knowledge and some practise before doing the course, and its not likely to be soon.

 

How good is the course, does it cover just the absoute basics, box ticking for employers?

 

Any good online resources or videos?

[kram]

Currently I'm only lowering smaller peices, I'd estimate upto 40kg. Todays example using a couple wraps to lower it from in the tree. Two wraps was too much, I was hoping it would run smoother.

Ofcourse with a groundie you wouldnt wrap for this size,

I should also get proper rigging gear rather than old climbing rope. I do have a steel carabiners though.

 

 

 

[Ledburyjosh]

Get your groundy to put the phone down and work the lines..

[Ledburyjosh]

It's a basic Box ticking certificate with some good information. (Not actually done it mind but have read the syllabus, spoke to people that have)

 

Being mentored and time to practice is the only way to becoming good at rigging

[AHPP]

 

That guy's the new peds!

[AHPP]

 

For anyone who might enjoy the original.

[Mick Dempsey]

If you are lowering that yourself, taking wraps as friction up the tree (as it appears) then I think you’re getting a décent handle on it on your own.

Running it yourself is laden with risk, best to keep it small and ‘snub’ it.

 

Dunno about the course, I did mine 30 years ago, but it seems like you’re ready.

I shouldn’t worry about practicing beforehand, that’s what the instructors are there for, to teach/show you.

[MattyF]

Any advice given and you will go and do the exact opposite … so I’m out. 

[5thelement]

And don’t go down your usual route of getting training/tickets from Mickey Mouse drunken Irishmen, get a proper Instructor who knows stuff. 

[Rich Rule]

Took the words right from my keyboard.

 

Kram, on a serious note.

 

The course will teach you something but it is of course a paper exercise for the employers etc.

 

You will get as much out of it as you can if you go in there open minded and don’t try and tell the instructor he is doing it wrong or you know a better way to do it.

 

There are many ways to skin a cat as the saying goes.  But if your on a cat skinning course then listen to what the instructor is  trying to tell you.