We are experts in safety. Our EDELRID Academy combines theory and practice with valuable manufacturer knowledge from our production site in Isny. Our training courses teach the safe and professional use of personal protective equipment, as well as its inspection and maintenance. In our Knowledge Base, we compile our expertise on sports and occupational safety topics – presented in an understandable way and available online at any time as blog articles or YouTube explanatory videos.

Courses & Trainings

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PPE Inspection Trainings
Our PPE inspection trainings are certified training courses for competent persons in accordance with DGUV principle 312-906 for the inspection and assessment of PPE against falls from a height.
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Fall Protection Equipment Trainings
Used correctly, PPE can reduce or eliminate risks in everyday working life. Our range of training courses includes the necessary initial instruction as well as annual refresher courses.
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Rope climbing techniques trainings
Working safely in trees is no problem thanks to our rope climbing technique trainings. Our range of courses includes basic training as well as special courses.
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Rope access and positioning work training
Our range of training courses for FISAT Level 1 to 3 on rope access and positioning techniques. The repertoire is supplemented by refresher courses offered throughout the year.
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Adventure Park Trainings
Our specialized range of courses for adventure park operators - from the use of the SMART BELAY and SMART BELAY-X to the professional use of the SAFE DESCENT and SAFE DESCENT PRO.
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Sport Courses
Climbing courses, training and advanced training on special knowledge in belaying techniques and equipment in vertical sports.
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Individuelle Trainings
Our customized training solutions for your individual purpose - from the desired date to your own place of work.
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Knowledge Base

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Expertise for the vertical world - at first hand!

We want to share the knowledge we have gained as pioneers in the development and manufacture of state-of-the-art mountaineering equipment through product development, numerous laboratory and material tests as well as our own experiences in the vertical world. In doing so, we want to contribute to a world in which everyone who enters the vertical space is aware of the safety-related and ecological consequences of his/her actions.

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Lead Rope Solo – a draft for a risk assessment
Lead Rope Solo is increasingly developing into an independent discipline in climbing. But how does the discipline differ from traditional rope climbing? The EDELRID Knowledge Base examines this as part of a risk assessment.
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Sharp Edges while ascending on a rope?
Does the ascending technique or the ascendingsystem have a greater influence on the resistance of a rope to sharp objects?
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What do you do when you buy a new PPE product?
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.
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The standard EN 16716 for avalanche airbag systems
What do harnesses and avalanche airbag systems have in common? Presentation of the standard EN 16716 for avalanche airbag systems
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Assessing the Impact of Dynamic Loads on the EDELRID SPOC Self-Locking Pulley
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?
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Kink tests as an assessment aid for ropes
When climbing, the rope is exposed to many external influences. The kink test provides a first indication for evaluating the rope condition.
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Knots for connecting ropes when rappelling - a comparison
There are several scenarios in which ropes need to be joined when rappelling.
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Elastics on harness leg loops – what they are for and how they are used and adjusted correctly
All sport climbing harnesses have elastic straps between leg loops and hip belt.
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EDELRID Academy Partners

Our global partners at a glance

More than 15 training partners worldwide – one consistent training standard. Thanks to our collaboration with our global EDELRID Academy partners, we can offer you tailored training right in your area.

Our trainings provide the necessary theoretical expertise as well as practical application knowledge on personal protective equipment (PPE), protective equipment against falls from a height, rope climbing techniques, and the technical maintenance of adventure parks.

 Overview of Academy Partners 

 

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