(Location to be disclosed to participants after signing up.)

Everything from hanger to hardpoint! This class will cover uplines, the main load bearing vertical lines that run between a harness and a suspension point. Being the only thing keeping gravity from winning in a suspension, strong hangers, good handling practices, and solid lock-offs are a safety must.

This is an individual-based class: you will not need a partner to participate. We will not be fully suspending any humans in this class, but it is a lead-in to other classes on rope suspension an a strongly recommended prerequisite.

We will cover:

-choosing a loading line: rope types and wear considerations
-hanger options: when and where to use them -to biner or not to biner and how to save your bight
-setting up the pulley system
-safe handling for raising and lowering the uplines: how to use friction to your advantage
-Lockoffs: single point, bamboo, and hanger side
-finishing the leftover ends
-common things that can go wrong and best practices to recover

Individual class: no partner component
Pre-req: any single column tie

Bring:
2+ ropes: suspension rated preferred (such as posh/hempex/quality nylon/new, larger diameter jute or hemp), and bringing multiple different kinds to try out is encouraged.

Safety cutting tool

Bamboo/rings/carabiners will be available, however feel free to bring your own ring and other upline-relevant suspension equipment if you would like to practice with it.