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Tree Rigging, Climbing and Rescue Workshop – Grand Prairie
December 16, 2016 @ 8:00 am - December 17, 2016 @ 5:00 pm
Dates: Dec. 16 – 17 (this is a two day event)
Location: 1510 Jelmak St
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
Open to public: Yes
Topics:
Day 1: Rigging
Mechanical advantage in rope and pulley systems. Friction and force at anchor points. Various rigging techniques using redirects and multiple anchor points. Appropriate gear selection.
Day 2: Climbing and Rescue
Various canopy work positioning techniques utilizing redirects and multiple anchor points. Appropriate gear and technique selection. Rescue preparedness. Counterbalance rescue demonstration.