N1 Vertical Techniques Course - Waterfalls

Vertical techniques:Set of techniques for descents, ascents and movement on vertical slopes. These techniques require the application of specific methods and equipment. (ABNT NBR)

The course aims to initiate and form a solid base of vertical technical knowledge focused on waterfalls.

Duration: 30h (divided into 3 days)

Dates: May 8th, 9th and 16th

Menu:

01. Security Doctrine

• generalities
• Risk Analysis and Assessment
• Risk mitigation
• participant safety
• security from above
• Security from below
• high security
• inert suspension syndrome
• drop factor

02. Special equipment

• generalities
• Certification
• Work load
• ropes
• Car seat/Baudrier
• Ribbons
• Carabiners
• descenders
• elevators
• Helmets
• Far away (cable life)
• Backpacks
• Rope Cape
• pulleys
• Gloves

03. Special knots and moorings

• generalities
• string terminology
• basic knots
• strap knots
• Junction/Splicing Nodes
• blocking nodes
• dynamic nodes
• we diverse

04. Anchoring System

• generalities
• Assembly of an anchoring system
• natural anchorage
• artificial anchorage
• Equalizations
• Backup

05. Descent and Ascension

• abseiling
• stringing
• Blocking
• positive descent
• negative descent
• guided abseiling
• Rise

06. Self Rescue

• fortune techniques
• UIAA
• Belonese

07. Mechanical Advantage System

• generalities
• polypaste system
• Coefficient of friction
• Assembly of systems

08. Practice of waterfalls

• Execution of learned techniques
• massification
• Conclusion

No prior knowledge is required.

All necessary equipment and materials will be provided.

Place of theoretical and practical instruction - Vicente Pires  

Place of practice - Cachoeira do Tororó