AY Honor High Ropes Requirements
Skill Level
Unknown
Year
Unknown
Version
29.11.2024
Approval authority
Florida Conference
1. Name three different kinds, sizes, and uses of ropes.
2. Know how to tie the following knots and their uses:
- a. Bowline on a bight
- b. Square
- c. Surgeon's
- d. Prusik
- e. Barrel
- f. Bowline
- g. Figure eight
- h. Retraced figure eight
3. Know how to tie a Studebaker seat. Know regulation length of rope for a Studebaker seat.
4. Be able to identify and tell the uses of the following:
- a. Locking D Carabiner
- b. Rapid Link
- c. Figure eight device
- d. Sticht plate
- e. Helmet
5. Set and work towards a personal goal.
6. Know and demonstrate proper spotting techniques.
7. Participate in four low elements.
8. Know and use proper climber commands.
9. Create your own spiritual metaphor for two of the low elements.
10. Name three objectives for participating in a ropes program.
11. Attempt two high elements. Complete at least one high element.
12. Know and list three elements of an effective and safe belay.
