Knowledge Base

In this article, we show you how you should handle new PPE products and what you need to consider before using them for the first time.

These long textile bonds we call ropes have come a long way. Probably since humans seriously started climbing their surrounding mountains ropes have been one of the most efficient ways to secure climbers from their exposure to falling.

What do harnesses and avalanche airbag systems have in common? Presentation of the standard EN 16716 for avalanche airbag systems

Rope pulleys with integrated rope clamp developed for trailing loads and rescue applications. The EN 12278 and EN 567 standards only require static tests. But how do dynamic loads affect pulley clamps like the EDELRID SPOC?

When climbing, the rope is exposed to many external influences. The kink test provides a first indication for evaluating the rope condition.

There are several scenarios in which ropes need to be joined when rappelling.

All sport climbing belay devices have their own and specific operation mode.

All sport climbing harnesses have elastic straps between leg loops and hip belt.

Lanyards with an integrated energy absorber in accordance with EN 354 and EN 355 are the ideal instrument for many fall protection applications.

When traversing easy via ferrata passages, I only want to clip on one carabiner from my via ferrata set. What should I do with the other carabiner to prevent my via ferrata set from failing?

This Knowledge Base article explains how ropes are cut and, above all, how they can be permanently sealed to prevent them from fraying.

The myth buster about twists in ropes – how they arise and how they can be avoided.

In the field of tree care, the rope climbing technique and aerial work platform are purely used to access the actual job, i.e. trimming, tending to, preserving, or felling trees. Despite this though, the rope climbing technique still has certain technical intricacies.

Learn about the basic details of braided ropes and appreciate this unique and beautiful craft.

What is a CE marking? What do the UIAA standards mean? What standards and certifications are there? In this article we give an overview of the most important terms around PPE.

Different types of helmets are used in mountain sports and in work safety. They differ in their construction and function and are therefore suitable for different applications.

The climbing season is over? Or you are just starting to prepare for the next adventures? There are many good reasons to check, maintain and, if necessary, repair your equipment. This also applies to hard goods such as carabiners.

Textile ropes, slings, webbing, and accessory cords are standard pieces of climbing equipment and almost always knotted when used. 

Ropes are to be used. However, every use leaves traces on the rope. Therefore, before and after each use, the rope should be checked for possible damage. 

The raw materials: polyamide, polypropylene and polyester. Every rope is made up of ultra-thin filaments. 

The via ferrata as an easy access to the vertical enjoys great popularity. Here, the via ferrata set serves to provide safety in the event of a fall. In the following, we will look at how a via ferrata set works and what a fall looks like in practice.

All personal protective equipment (PPE) contaminated with poisonous hair from oak processionary moth (OPM) caterpillars should be thoroughly cleaned.

During storage, transport and use personal protective equipment (PPE) for fall arrest may come into contact with chemical substances.

Fall arrest systems are used in a wide variety of configurations in fall protection. One of these variants is the use of a lanyard with an integrated shock absorber.

Equipment can be individually marked to identify the owner on equipment items or to simplify attribution to the product data-sheet. 

A fall into the self belay, even a small slip at the belay, quickly has fatal consequences. But at what exact height of fall does it actually become critical? And what influence does the sling material used have?

One way to avoid impact injuries when falling is the technique of soft catches. The dynamics required for this can be generated by the type of belay device used or by the body of the person belaying.

To provide a clear overview of the different types of harness and demonstrate what the different features mean in practice, four climbers describe here what they want from their harnesses. 

All EDELRID ropes meet the very highest quality and safety standards.

The harness is the central piece of equipment for recreational climbing. Whether on the rock or in the hall, only with the right climbing harness and integrated into a climbing rope, one can venture into the air with a clear conscience. 

Children have a very different anatomy, center of gravity and body tension to adults, therefore, child-specific harnesses are a necessity. 

Make sure you know your facts. To protect your climbing rope, it's important to be aware of the potential risks. Here are some of the factors that can seriously damage a rope.

Carabiners are used in a wide variety of situations. This is why there are so many different types available. 

Even the best carabiner can be a potential source of risk if it's not used properly. Here are the main carabiner associated risks and dangerous situations to avoid.

Today there are more different types of climbing rope than ever before. Selecting a new rope can be a daunting task.