Sport - Roping / climbing experts

Introduction

In roping and climbing climbers are attached to a rope that passes through an anchor system at the top of the climbing structure down to the belayer present at the bottom of the structure. The anchor system at the top of the climb can often be reached through other means such as hiking or accessing the top of the structure. The belayer at the bottom holds the slack rope during the climb, so that if the climber loses their grip on the rope, they would not fall more than just a short distance.

Rope climbing is the common climbing technique used in situations where other methods are unsafe or environmentally damaging. It is also one of the main methods used within rescue missions or military operations.

At the bottom of this profile are brief details of a number of the experts that Expert Experts represents. Call our office to discuss your requirements and to obtain a recommendation that suits your needs and budget.

Expertise in Action

Roping/climbing experts are essential in a variety of cases and can provide opinion in the following areas:

• Training and development of roping/climbing teams of professionals
  
• Maintenance of climbing equipment and processes
  
• Vertical rescue scenarios
  
• High altitude rappel descents/ascents from different structures such as buildings and natural cliff faces
  
• Fast roping and airborne rappelling
  

Sample Reports

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Cost

The overall cost of expert opinion depends on the services required. Some of the key factors that affect the cost of advice include:

• The need for a view or inspection of a location
• The quantity of documentary material to be reviewed
• Whether there are reports of other experts to be reviewed and commented on in detail
• Whether there is a need for conferences with the expert either in person or by telephone/Skype

Relevant Articles Two dead and hundreds stranded in dramatic Table Mountain rescue in South Africa

This article outlines the importance of roping/climbing in difficult rescue missions.

Falling: avoiding rope tangling injuries

Falling is a difficult issue in so many ways for climbers. This article outlines some of the known issues.

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