Movement on Rope Flashcards
What are Movement on Rope (MOR) techniques used for?
To give a technician the ability to ascend and descend on rope independently of the main and safety belay operations.
What is the primary method for mechanical ascension in MOR?
Using a chest and hand ascender.
What must always be used on the safety line when using Prusik or mechanical equipment?
An ASAP.
For quick lowering adjustments, which device is more efficient to use?
The descender.
What is Prusiking?
An emergency method for an individual to ascend or descend a rope with minimal equipment.
How many Prusik loops should always be carried in a personal Technician Kit?
Two suitable length Prusiks.
What diameter should Prusiks be to suit an 11mm rope?
7mm.
What is the short Prusik loop known as?
The chest loop.
What is the long Prusik loop known as?
The leg loop.
What is the first step to connect to the main and safety line for ascent?
Attach the ASAP to your safety line and function test.
What should be done to adjust the length of each Prusik loop?
Adjust for individual comfort and efficiency.
What should you maintain awareness of while ascending or descending?
The ASAP position, keeping it as high as possible.
What is required to maintain a second Point of Contact (POC) during movement?
Attach an Alpine Butterfly knot in the main line.
How should you ascend while maintaining a second POC?
Climb 2 to 3 metres, tie an Alpine Butterfly, attach it, and repeat.
What is the primary method technicians should use for any individual MOR?
Mechanical ascension.
What equipment is required for mechanical hand and chest ascenders?
- Chest ascender connected to harness
- Hand ascender and leg loop/s
- Petzl progress adjust
- Auto-stop belay device
- ASAP
What should you do to descend using mechanical ascenders?
Reverse the ascent process.
What does good rope management include?
Removing all unnecessary knots in the systems.
What is the first step to ascend above a knot?
Tie an Alpine Butterfly in the main line adjacent to your work position point.
What must you do before removing the chest ascender while ascending above a knot?
Release the load off the chest ascender.
What is the process to descend past a knot on a belay device?
- Connect hand and chest ascenders
- Climb down just above the knot
- Reeve a belay device below the knot
- Place a safety loop below the belay device
What is a bag descent?
When abseiling, an inspected rope is prepacked into a bag and connected to your harness.
Fill in the blank: For quick little ascents, connect the hand ascender _______ your belay device.
[above]
True or False: The ascender alone can be considered a Point of Contact (POC).
False.
