Chapter 7 - Ropes Flashcards
What are three types of rope?
-Life safety rope
-Escape rope
-Utility rope
What are the 4 types of rope construction?
Kernmantle
Braid on braid
Laid
Braided
True or false?
All utility ropes have NFPA standards
FALSEE
True or false?
A utility rope could be a life safety rope that has been downgraded
TRUEEE
True or false?
You can use escape ropes twice before replacing them
FALSEEE
What is the life expectancy of a life rope?
5 years after you put into service
What is the main advantages and disadvantage to synthetic ropes?
Disadvantage:Melt when exposed to heat
Advantage: Good resistance to water, Long life, Lightweight, Easy to maintain
What kind of rope divides into static and dynamic styles ?
Kernmantle
Static rope = ____ stretch
Dynamic rope= ____ stretch
Low stretch
High stretch
Is a dynamic or static rope used for life safety?
Static
Braid on braid rope is usually used for what purpose?
Utility
When you clean your rope, what’s one thing you should always do?
Follow manufacturing guidelines
This type of webbing is a bit more stiff and harder to tie into knots than the other type
Flat webbing
What is the difference between a knot and a hitch
A knot involves tying the rope itself and a hitch is around an object
To complete a knot before presentation you need to :
Dress and set it
