Stationary Rope Technique Course

Stationary Rope Technique Course and Stationary Rope Work Positioning (SRWP) have been described with various acronyms and descriptions in recent years. SRT (Stationary Rope Technique) has been the most common among the tree surgery industry so far. Recently LANTRA and TCIA have offered formal training and standard setting for this widely debated modern climbing system. The more accurate term and acronym (SRWP) has been set by LANTRA. SRWP is the process of using a stationary rope for ascent/descent work positioning with a tree. The new technique comes with a range of advantages over the traditional use of a Moving Rope System (MRS) which arborists have used for many years. SRWP can save on fatigue dramatically as working from a static rope can reduce body movement required to ascend on a MRS system. With a range of system configurations and equipment to select from, formal training is highly advised to ensure correct techniques and equipment is selected when using SRWP.