Rescue Solutions for a Vertical World



Portable High Directionals: TerrAdaptor™ Module III


This is an advanced two day rope technician intermediate skills course that instructs participants in the use of portable anchor systems, focusing on the TerrAdaptor™. Rigging theory that supports sound and reliable manipulative skills of all portable anchor configurations congruent with the requirements of NFPA 1670 and 1006 Technician Level and advanced Force Multiplier Theory of Portable Anchors are key components of Module III. Expect a very strong emphasis on analysis of multiple vector and resultant forces on a portable anchor system using whiteboard analysis.

Upon successful completion of Module III, all participants will be able to accomplish the following additional skills:

  • Demonstrate proper safety protocols when working with advanced configurations of portable anchors.
  • Construct and safely operate high lines and sloping high lines using all possible combinations of configurations of the TerrAdaptor™.
  • Understand advanced principles of force multipliers as they apply to whiteboard analysis of critical angles in high line rigging and the calculation of critical angles.
  • Complete and pass a written test.

This is a two day course

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Portable High Directionals: TerrAdaptor™ Module II
Location: 3850 York Street, Denver, CO 80205
Cost: $400 per student
Minimum/ Maximum Class Size: 2/8