Episode 2 - The Aerial Rescue - Tree Climbing Competitions - Everything you need to know

In Episode 2 of our Competition Climbing series, Mike and Kate go through the aerial rescue event. Covering everything from what to expect on the day, the scenarios, the kit you'll need, step by step demos and a real time run through.
Follow along with the ISA scoresheet and rulebook:
www.itcc-isa.com/Portals/0/Do...
The Aerial Rescue Event is a timed event that tests the competitor’s ability to climb to and safely lower a climber who is unable to descend without assistance. The event setup is the same for all competitors. Prior to the event walkthrough, the Event Head Judge provides the competitors with the rescue event scenario. The rescue scenario explains the injuries and details of the climber’s situation. Competitors shall perform a risk assessment, a preclimb assessment, and an on-site casualty assessment, and they should use all relevant techniques to ensure that the rescue process does not exacerbate the situation. The injured climber (represented by a dummy) should be lowered as safely, carefully, and efficiently as possible. The competitor, as a first responder, will assume control of the site, take control of all relevant safety issues, and ensure that local emergency services are contacted.
We have collaborated with Mike and Katie Curwen who both have an extensive knowledge of comps and bags of experience when it comes to competing. Mike recently finished 4th in the World championships and 3rd in the Europeans.
We hope you enjoy the series, let us know what you think in the comments or if you have any questions. Share with your mates or anyone that’s thinking about competing.
*Disclaimer - The helmet that Mike is wearing in the video is no longer allowed under the new ISA rules that changed after filming this video. Make sure to check the rule book on what is and isn't allowed before heading to a competition.
Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
0:33 - What is the Aerial Rescue event?
1:26 - The scenario
2:49 - What you'll need
3:37 - Stage 1 Risk assessment and plan
5:36 - Stage 1 demo
6:18 - Stage 2 Ascent and movement to casualty
7:45 - Stage 2 Demo
8:53 - Stage 3 Casualty assessment and handling
10:03 - Stage 3 demo
11:32 - Stage 4 and 5 Descent and Landing
12:26 - Stage 4 and 5 demo
12:56 - Stage 5 Landing
14:19 - Real time full rescue demo
18:45 - Summary
19:25 - Bloopers
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[@Aknudsen8]

Best videos available online to explain and demonstrate the events of they day, hands down…🎉

[@MattGlynn]

Fantastic fellas 🤣

[@cameronbeuth4526]

awesome video good to revise

[@bettinaschimmelpfennig]

Mr. Timmy looked quite light, how heavy is he in the comp? 70kg? That will make the handling a bit more difficult I guess.
Love the video, Great Job!

[@benbatt4446]

Sometimes it’s a dummy made of a coverall full of stuffing, other times it’s a real person. Sometimes anything between.