rope access

Alcanzar lo imposible

Imagine reaching the top of a mountain, deep into the caves

underground, rise above the treetops or perform the most unimaginable jobs full of adrenaline and constant challenges...

All this and more is possible thanks to the use of ropes.

The world of strings is as broad as it is complex. Although at first glance we might believe that the same rope can be used in different scenarios or with the same safety equipment, this is not the case, since each challenge is linked to different risks and the way in which we seek to avoid falling. Free weight can be decisive in defining the percentage of elongation, anchoring system, anti-fall, ascent-descent and more. Furthermore, we must consider that in many cases the "weight" factor is essential and that compliance with the regulations that protect us according to each activity, establishes a minimum standard of compliance to ensure the correct functioning of the elements that will ultimately save us. life.

As you will see then, it is not simply "hanging on a rope", in short we entrust our integral security to its resistance, that is why people who dedicate themselves professionally and responsibly to any work that involves access with ropes, under no circumstances In this circumstance, it would be done with untested or uncertified elements and in the current market there is a wide variety of ropes that meet the highest standards, classified according to their construction, elasticity and type of regulations under which their resistance is tested.

So, isn't a rope for sporting purposes the same as a rope for industrial work purposes? well no!, and although at first glance it is not so easy to distinguish between one and the other, you will be able to discover it easily once you become familiar with its rigidity, the "gum" or stretch that occurs when you begin to tense it, the weight of a semi-static rope versus a dynamic one or once you are already familiar with any of the rope disciplines, you recognize the colors and type of cover that each brand uses for its specialties, but we will go into more detail about their differences in a future post.

Although the ropes allow you to reach the impossible, opening the way to the feared peaks, to the depths of the earth or high-risk tasks, in no context will it be safe, without the correct knowledge of its use and configuration of the equipment, therefore , whichever way you get to the world of ropes, self-taught learning will never be enough to imbue you with the knowledge necessary to not risk your life.

If you are just starting out or are interested in exploring any of the various access techniques, we recommend the correct training, there are various schools in Chile and in the world that are supported and accredited to provide you with the fundamental information for the exercise of good practices. .

Every year, the lives of many athletes and/or professionals around the planet are lost due to errors considered "basic" within learning. The main error factor is always overconfidence, which is why the invitation is to train yourself, Constantly study and train to ensure that your knowledge is consolidated over time.

If you made it this far, welcome to the world of ropes... this is just about to begin.

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