High Angle (in process)

Question 1

Name the two different types of Bridals.

Answer 1

Rhodes Howe and Yosemite

Question 2

What are the pros and cons to using the Rhodes Howe?

Answer 2

Pro: More adjustable once loaded
Pro:

Con: More ropes to manage
Con: arguably heaver than other simpler bridals.

Question 3

How do you rig a litter for high angle?

Answer 3

Attach a bridal to the litter. Form a double longtail bowline thru the god ring of the bridal. Figure 8 follow thru one tail to your harness and figure 8 on a bite the other tail for the subject. Attach a prusik to both tails, one for you to clip into and one for the subject. Pull slack out of the tail thru prusik. Attach a set of fours to the god ring and then to your harness or use a purcell.

Question 4

What are the pros and cons of a Yosemite

Answer 4

Pro: Simpler
Pro: Less rope to manage
Pro: lighter

Con: Not adjustable once loaded
Con:

Question 5

What is the MA of the two front bridal attachments on the Rhodes Howe?