Booked on ca38/39

[aitch]

Just booked onto a cs38/39 in May. Can't wait. Any advice on good prep for the course? Which knots to practice or course lit to read?

[RichieR]

You will really enjoy it. You will be climbing on prussics or blakes hitch so practice those and you will be tying bowline ,running bow lines and figure of 8 termination knots. If you can try to start having a little climb with one of the lads from here to get some practice. Where are you from

[Luckyeleven]

Just booked onto a cs38/39 in May. Can't wait. Any advice on good prep for the course? Which knots to practice or course lit to read?

 

me too!

Ive been tying a few basic knots, looking at the assessments schedules and doing a little bit of exercise.

 

Just hoping that if i know some stuff before i start, i will be able to enjoy the courses more

[mike1987]

could i ask where your booked on and how much it cost? im trying to get on a course asap

thanks

mike

[aitch]

It's with tkf in holmfirth and just under a grand for both. I'm waiting on confirmation actually so will call tomorrow to be sure! I'm based in saddleworth.

[mike1987]

Do they provide the kit aswel for that price or do you have to bring your own?

Thanks

Mike

[RichieR]

They should have kit for you to use they may charge you a hire fee. The knots I mentioned you should find on the knots guide. If you can get a bit of practice in beforehand it really helps

[aitch]

bugger, the course is full. next one in July unless theres a cancellation. Does anyone know other providers nearby? Myerscough is the next closest that I know of.

[mike1987]

bugger, the course is full. next one in July unless theres a cancellation. Does anyone know other providers nearby? Myerscough is the next closest that I know of.

 

i was going to go to roland hemming but was told that i need to supply my own gear due to there being another course running at the same time. i get that i need the gear but cant find myself a setup for less that £500

[simmo09]

I did mine with Roland Heming. Great instructors and venues, all kit supplied too. Did 38' 39 plus accommodation and it come to bang on a grand all in.