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Via Ferrata: The Safety Gears


Via Ferrata: The Safety Gears
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Copyright: Ramdan Nain (Ramdan) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 701 W: 31 N: 1420] (5756)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-28
Categories: Event
Camera: Pentax K10D, smc Pentax-DA f4 16-45mm ED-AL
Exposure: f/8, 1/1000 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-06-18 7:06
Viewed: 346
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
As promised, I am posting here a closer look of the safety gears that will be provided for the climbers of Ferrata. As seen in this photo, the high quality set consists of a safety helmet, a harness (on the right) and a lanyard (in red color) with carabiners (attached to the lanyard). For extra precaution, the instructor will normally bring an extra harness and lanyards with carabiners as seen hanging on the instructor’s harness in this photo.

While those above listed gears are a must, a climber will also need warm clothing, gloves, a water bottle, comfortable hiking shoes, raincoat, energy snacks e.g. chocolate, nuts, glucose, sweets, sunglass and sun lotion (beware of the strong UV rays), a small backpack to hold your things and a towel.

Another ‘compulsory’ is a good ear to listen to the instructor’s guides, tips and instructions on how to negotiate the more difficult obstacles, as well as highlight some of the spectacular sights along the way.

We don’t actually need to really worry about what and what and what is Via Ferrata and what we need to have for the climb. Upon arrival at the Pendant Hut, a day before the climbing day, a climber will usually be given a brief training on how to put the gears and proper technique on using them. The instructors will nicely and clearly tell the ‘rules’ to successfully do the climb, and will answer our A to Z questions about the activity. In the morning before the climb begins, the professional and friendly instructors will again, help the climber to make the gears properly worn, perfectly done for safety and comfort – their friendliness will give you more confidence about the safety and enjoyable experience of Via Ferrata.

Happy shooting,
Ramdan
P/s: the backdrop in this shot is one of the peaks of Mount Kinabalu, named South Peak.
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Assalamualaikum Ndan,

nice display of the gears but i am sure they are not all. would be nicer if you show here what you mention in the note.

colours are excellent.

sayangnya si kawan tu membongkok lah.

Impressive documentary style,subject on foreground leading to action that attract to to know the next action,great sharpness emphasize to character of photo style,Well prepare story.Good work,TFS.

Hello Ramdan,

Impressive shot ! Thank you for the instructive note.

TFS

Josée

Salam Bro,
Shot yang cukup bagus memperlihatkan teknik pengambaran dari bawah..dan juga memperlihatkan alat2 yang canggih yang digunakan untuk tujuan ni.Cantik detailnya bro,tapi personally bro,aku tak berapa suka kalau aku ambil pic kana bagi pantat...hehehe..Yang lain nya cun dan cantik berabis..:)


CM

Hai Tobpinai,

Bila lah sia buli ambil gambar macam nie. Kalau ada rancangan mau pi trekking tu soundlah kita urang kio, tapi jangan last minute kio, kasi sia time gia. Ini gambar memang cantik, Langit membiru. Sia tengok nie gambar pun sia rasa sejuk suda.

Malatop, Ok bah kalau kau

Steve

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  • Jong Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 428 W: 0 N: 273] (3168)
  • [2008-06-19 8:00]

thanks for the details introduction of the gears and climb. vibrant colours of the gears against the rock surface and blue sky. tfs, Ramdan

Wow, what a colorful picture, Ramdan.
It looks to be a very atventured day, never thought there are 'naked rocks' up there.
Pity, the instructore is showing his back, but it shows all the gear quite well.
Interesting store you wrote too.
thf.
Best regards from Jan

A good POV, terrific sharpness and strong colours make this an unforgettable and beautiful shot.

Well done
Rew

Assalamualaikum Ramdan. You must be having a lot of fun being up there with the camera. The rockface is so sharp with well exposed detail. The colorful climbing gears with fine notes are well captured. Stunning composition against the blue sky with little trace of white cloud. Thanks for sharing and best regards. Jusni

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