N1 Vertical Techniques Course - Waterfalls

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

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

Duration: 30h (divided into 3 days)

Dates: February 4th, 5th and 11th

Value: 600.00 in up to 12 installments

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 knots
• 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