Class description: 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.

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

Prerequisites/materials: Any single column tie, no partner component, 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

Location to be provided directly to ticketholders prior to event.