How to Pass an Edge Obstruction at the Top - IRATA level 1 Training

Now we know how to pass a knot, we get into one of the most usefull skills. How to pass an edge obstruction at the top. Our work usually starts from a roof, so we need to know how to pass an edge to descend down the rope to our worksite. After that I will show you how to get back up over the edge at the end of the day.

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[roskowebley]

I remember you teaching me this more than 10 years ago when I was brand new, I must have looked so bad, but you got me there in one job. You have an amazingly clear way of explaining it.

[dhananjayadhanu]

Super sir, my name is Dhananjay from INDIA . I am a window cleaner your video is really helpful for us. Everyday I'm learning a lot. How to do a good safety rope work. Thank you so much keep continue sir.

[hansyoutube]

I am a rope climbing arborist and I really have a lot of respect for your industry!

[aerialrescuesolutions]

I see why Scott Russel (comment below) would say you need two points of contact.
However, as you pointed out, the rulebook states clearly what is required. That being said, the assessors are allowed a reasonable interpretation of the rules, and if that assessor wants to see you demonstrate two points, then that is what you do for them, period. As far as what Alex shows in this video being "unsafe", or not to code" is a matter of reading each page of the IRATA guide/rules. We were taught and tested, using one point until we were ready to go over the edge. Just like Alex shows here, except we had an Asap on a separate line while installing our ID and foot loop. We were also taught to Ask the assessor what they want to see, and what they will allow. It doesn't matter what level you are at, the same rules apply to all rope techs. Thank you, Jim H. SPRAT And IRATA certified Technician

[Sillyworld]

Clean and concise. I'm re-certing level 3 Irata right now in the US and they're asking us to tie the two Y-hangs together with a BFK under the Y portion. Their reasoning is that if there's a failure of the Y portion of you system it won't swing you if have the ropes tied together.

[AndyKola]

Been L1 dual for around a year, still looking for a job, its nice to review these detailed refreshers to at least not look like a total noob.

[PiotrCzerchawy]

Cool video. Love the term 'guestimate' :D

[oufkwgm]

So basic, yet so usefool. Im experienced rope worker, but I stayed just because all is so nice explained. And it is always nice to remember first steps I took on rope, and how all this looked complicated😅

[romangarcia]

very good technique and a good explanation Thank you

[ExploringCabinsandMines]

Always wondered how to get past an edge.

[romangarcia]

Did the jumar install it on the same rope as the asap?

[ReviewUSA-ridv]

I've always just muscled way down without the hand ascender or foot strap, it's a lot faster.

[atibagittens]

Zoom in on what you're doing hard to see