... are designed The core of a rope is white for two reasons, firstly the dying of fibres produces some strength loss. Secondly the sheath is coloured it makes the rope easier to see and secondly any cuts in the sheath become more obvious as the white core shows through. HELMETS Helmets are a compromise between size and weight. The ideal helmet is light, strong and comfortable, with a chin strap which prevents the helmet being pushed back off the forehead in a fall. Helmets come in two types and have there own draw backs with each type: * Fibreglass: helmets absorb energy by the breaking of the shell. * Plastic: helmets absorb less energy themselves, but transfer the energy to the cradle which stretches. SLINGS Although the sling was one of the first pieces of protection, today it is still invaluable in some situations. They can be draped over spikes and flakes, threaded through holes and ...

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