ropes
What is the number one goal at the ropes course this summer?
to never incur a fatality
Where should the campers hands be before they jump off the launching log on the super swing?
Right arm around the log, left hand on the swing.
What are the differences between the pamper and monster poles?
number of ropes, 2 belayers, clip through both knots, height
what are the four safety orientation rules for the BIAE course?
No Running, Wait until the next platform is clear, don’t hold onto the tether or touch any hardware
Why should we never use the word "safe" at the Ropes Course?
we cant guarantee safety
What type of rope do we use for the pamper/monster poles? And when should it be retired?
Dynamic Rope, 1 year or 300 uses or damage
name all four types of belay devices we use at camp ozark.
autobelays, ATC, JRD, Dropzone
What type of carabiners do participants need to be clipped in with?
Triple Locking carabiner
What are the 5 H's?
Helmet, hair, harness, hardware, and human
What are the 4 C's
connection, carabiner, camper, and communication
Explain the ABCD's of spotting
Attitude, Body Position, Communication/ Commands, Decision Making
Explain the hook up procedure for the super swing
Clip into yellow tether/Check 5H’s/Help Participant stand on your right side/attach Swing to participant/ Go Through the commands “On Swing. Off Belay”/ Unclip Yellow Tether/Move down log to pull swing tight/ participant has right arm around log and left hand on swing/ commands “Area Clear? Clear! Retrieval Rope Clear? Clear! Swinging? Swing on!
List 4 of 6 rules of the ropes course
1. Any Ropes Course element is not to be used without the supervision or approval by the Ropes Course Director.
2. All equipment and elements are to be used only in the way they were intended and manufactured to be used. There is no room for experimenting.
3. Adhere to all safety regulations and procedures. The Ropes Course Directors have the final say.
4. Sandals without heel straps are not allowed on any element. Sandals w/ heel straps (chacos etc.) are allowed on some but not all elements.
5. Pockets and mouth should be free of any hazardous objects: toothpicks, food, keys.
6. No marking/signing anything outside of the shed
list equipment needed for participants on a pamper pole.
Robertson seat and chest harness, 2 ATLs, a helmet
What are the commands to climb at the climbing tower?
Climber: On Belay?
Belayer: Belay on NAME
Climber: Climbing
Belayer: Climb on NAME
Climbing only begins after all the above commands where communicated and both are paying attention
Before Descending, use the following commands:
Climber: Loading?
Belayer: Load on- Make sure there is zero slack in the rope
Climber: Falling?
Belayer: Fall on- be prepared to take the weight
give the transfer procedure used on the ninja course
What are the four goals of risk management?
1. To never incur a fatality.
2. Recognize: to train and support our staff to focus on the prevention of accidents and incidents.
3. Reduce the amount of accidents, illnesses and injuries, including any incidences of emotional or psychological harm.
4. Respond: to train and support our staff to respond effectively to all accidents and incidents.
What are the steps of sending someone off the drop zone?
1. Check 5Hs
2. Clip into DropZone carabiner
3. Check 4Cs
4. Explain Dropping Technique
5. Area Clear? Clear!
6. Unclip Tower Tether
7. Move to Edge
8. Dropping? Drop On!
What are the two types of rope we use to belay at the ropes course? When should kernmantle rope be retired?
Dynamic and Static rope.
3 years or 1000 uses
Explain the process of attaching and sending a participant on BIAE.
Zip Procedure
Try to face back towards zip platform
List all equipment a participant needs for going on Canopy Tour.
Helmet, chest harness w ATL, seat harness, yellow zip tether, trolley with 2 STL, lobster claws
What type of cable do we use for our cables at the ropes course?
3/8 inch galvanized steel aircraft carrier cable.