aproved limb removal

[scott treefeller]

hi guy

I was chatting with a friend today, about a climber who had an accident on a beach tree when removing a large limb, and after talking about how we would have done it without rigging, I wanted to know what the method for the removal of large limb as approved from NPTC and what not, and if it varies between different approved teaching companies?

 

cheers

[Andrew Gale]

NPTC have recently changed the numbering of the units but the rigging unit is CS41, that would be the pre-requisite for a dismantling operation.

 

Depending on the location, a limb could be removed without rigging by employing free-fall techniques, alternatively the 'cut and hold' method could be used. Obviously if located adjacent to an object or such like rigging would be required.

 

In theory all training companies should be teaching to the same standard so there shouldn't be variations or differences.

 

Hope this helps