cs38 what to expect

[tru-commando]

Hi in going to be doing my cs38. What should i expect as i have not climbed before?

[bob]

Blisters and leg wobble

And you may learn to climb trees

[pie eater pete]

Blisters and leg wobble

And you may learn to climb trees

Get some practise in if you can-go as high as you dare too

[Suffolk-Matt]

Make sure your rope is long enough....

 

When i did mine one of the guys was doing a rescue in a large oak, attached himself to the casualty and then proceeded to lower himself and the casualty to the ground.

 

Ran out of rope about 15ft above the deck! Assessor had to rescue the pair

 

Was very assuming but they were given another shot both passed fine.

[TGB]

... What should i expect as i have not climbed before?

Learn to trust your kit. Especially, learn to trust your anchors/top most point at which rope is. And the rope/s themselves - they may look thin at first but modern rope can take some really impressive dynamic loading.

[tru-commando]

Am gona see if a can get me own harness n practice first.

[Arbchris_88]

Expect to use muscles u didn't even know you had haha....and as already said trust your gear and knots, you will soon get comfortable. Good luck mate

 

 

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[ChrisG]

Download the schedule from NPTC, learn the knots, practice with your kit.

[kentjames]

Take some energy drinks and lots of food, trust your ropes and ensure a good tie in point is achieved - nice and high makes all the difference when branch walking.

 

Above all else - Ask questions to the trainer! Don't be in the dark about something - even if it seems silly.

[Stephen Blair]

It's easy you'll be fine! Enjoy:)