Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats

Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats

Leigh

Episodes 131
Avg. Duration 21m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (4)
Since Mar 2020
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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About This Podcast

Getting up-to-date information on rope access can be hard.... Every week Leigh Greenwood will share some tips and tricks, and invite guests for a chat about everything rope access. If you're involved in rope access or interested in it, this show is for you!

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Recent Episodes

S4E2 Skylotec ICX

Mar 02, 2026 10m

This week we take a look at the Skylotec ICX. Is it worth the investment? What’s the deal with the batteries? what about rescue?if you fancy buying me a coffee click the link…

S4E1 Let’s warm up

Feb 16, 2026 5m

I go to the gym to move some weights or do a cardio session and always do a warm up. What makes a day on the ropes any different. Let have a look at warming up before we jump on the ropes. If you…

S3E5 Retrievable rigging

May 29, 2025 5m

This week we chat about rigging ropes that can be retrieved. The IRATA document says can’t normally be used for rescue. Do we need to change this as we have better methods now. have a listen and let…

S3E4 First Aid ticket. Who needs one?

Apr 28, 2025 6m

This week we have a quick chat about first aid tickets. What IRATA say we need and could we do a bit better. Let us know what you think. Reach out on the socials.

S3E3 Skylotec Sirius & Spark used in Training

Apr 07, 2025 5m

At 5th Point we have been using the Skylotec descenders for over 10 months now. Here is an update on what we know now.

S3E2 IRATA RASS

Mar 24, 2025 9m

The time we have been waiting a while for the RASS Rope Access Safety Supervisor course is here. What to know who can become a RASS, or who can run a RASS course. Take a listen and find out all the…

S3E1 Hanging haul

Mar 08, 2025 5m

How did the hanging haul become a thing? This week we have a look at how we ended up in the roof of a training centre, hauling one of our mates to the roof. To then send him back to the ground. Is…

S2E11 Spark or a Rig, what would you use.

Aug 05, 2024 10m

This week we have a chat about the main differences between the Petzl Rig and the Skylotec Spark. Which one would you use?If you would like to buy me a coffee, click the link…

S2E10 Just Get It Done, Rope Access Challenge

Jul 23, 2024 54m

This week we sit down with Andre Quinn from Just Get It Done and chat about the rope access challenge.Where did the idea come from?What’s it like to organise the first rope access competition in…

S2E9 Answering some questions we have been asked.

Jul 08, 2024 8m

This week we answer a few questions we have been asked, no particular order or topic, but some very interesting questions. Some of the answers may surprise you.

S2E8 Hoisting on a Grillion. Can you do this?

Jun 24, 2024 9m

This week we take a dive into some of the uses that Petzl say you can use a Grillion for. Big question is, can you hoist on it? If you like what we do here you can buy me a coffee.…

S2E7 Is IRATA changing the age limit for courses?

Jun 03, 2024 9m

This week we have a chat about the age limit on doing you level 1.The noise on the street is that IRATA has been looking at a change. What would be the knock on affects if this was to happen? what…

S2E6 Harness through the years

May 20, 2024 20m

This week we have a look at how my harness has changed over 25 years.What did I have on my harness in the late 90's and what has changed to today. Which bits of kit have lasted the test of time, what…

S2E5 Harken Multi Ascender

May 06, 2024 7m

This week we take a look at the new Harken Multi Ascender.Could this be the new direction for a chest ascender, can we now call it a point of connection, once and for all?I love the way Harken are…

S2E4 Edelrid Fuse v Petzl ASAP

Apr 22, 2024 12m

This week we have a look at the new Edelrid Fuse and compare it to the Petzl ASAP.It has been a long time coming, but has another manufacture designed an auto following back up device that works…

S2E3 The French connection with the Lebanese introduction.

Apr 08, 2024 7m

It's time to have a chat about another fun rescue when you are on your next IRATA course or when having a play in a training centre.This is another rescue along the lines of the Singapore special.…

S2E2 Level 3 online exam

Mar 26, 2024 7m

This week we chat about the new level 3 online exam, Im sure you all have lots of questions and would like to know how it is set up and what's involved.Have a listen and we will break down how it is…

S2E1 We are back season 2

Mar 26, 2024 5m

Hi Everyone,We are back!, we have been on a break for a while, but now we are back.Its time to to have some more tips, tricks and chats.Have a listen on what's been going on and what we have planned…

S1E112 Steel or aluminium karabiners. What do you use?

Apr 19, 2022 10m

This week we have a look at which type of karabiners we use. Are you team Ally or Steel?why do some people say you can't use Ally karabiners in heavy industry?That shape karabiners should you use?

S1E111 Auto locking or Screw locking Karabiners, what's your preferred?

Apr 11, 2022 7m

This week we carry on with our chats about the connector that keeps us safe, Karabiners.What's your preferred locking system Auto or Screw? What are the advantages and disadvantages of both of…

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Rope Access Tips, Tricks & Chats has published 131 episodes since March 2020, covering topics in Courses, Education.

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