SUGGESTED GEAR FOR ABSEIL INSTRUCTORS COURSE
Following are products suitable for those who are training to become a qualified instructor. All of these items will meet your requirements however some trainers may have a preference over type and quantity of gear and will advise you accordingly.
1 Sit Harness:
such as
- Vertical flashpoint
- Vertical phoenix
6 Carabiners:
such as
- (At least one HMS)
- Faders HMS Screw Gate
- HB Biner HMS Screw Gate
- Plus other screw gate
Decenders:
such as
- Petzl Stop
- SRTE Stop
- DMM Descender DSD 25
- (Figure 8: compulsory)
Belay Device:
such as
- HB Sheriff Rigid
- Petzl Gri Gri
- Salewa Stitch Plate
- WC Variable Controller
- stitch plate recommended
Helmet:
such as
- Salewa Tofana
- Petzl Ecrin
- Edelrid Ultralite
Prusik Loops:
such as
- Edelrid 6mm cord
- Vertical Prusik Straps
- (at least one leg & one waist loop)
Gloves:
such as
- On Rope Glove HXD
- Leather Driver Gloves
Knife:
such as
- Spyderco Endura
- Excaliber L.B.
Emergency:
- Equip 1 first aid kit
- Whistle