Fast Rope / FRIES training is available (anywhere).
Please contact for details:
Olli Salo
salo.olli@kolumbus.fi
GSM +358-400-427907
Some considerations:
Always use helmet
Gloves have to have
an excellent insulation
Too much equipment can make the fast rope FAST!
Depending on the helicopter your equipment can get tangled
You have to know the effect of your equipment (weight)
Upon landing immediately move away from the rope
Boots with lacing studs can kill you
- they have!
Don't let your hands slide
too much upwards
It's called FAST because the idea is go down as fast as possible
But it's nice if you actually remember to break - you can also use
proper boots
When using the FRIES, elongation can be up to 50%
Frozen/worn
out rope can be really FAST - you have to know the effect
If you can run on the ground
with healthy legs - mission accomplished!