This rope bridge is too slack.
One boy slid along the two-rope bridge, clutching the higher rope with his hands.
All of a sudden he let go, flipped over backwards and landed in the water.
The resulting cheer echoed through the park.
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Single Rope Bridge
The one rope bridge can be used to cross rivers up to 20 meters wide.
It is easily constructed, using a single 40 meter rope.
People being able to cross rapidly or the one-rope bridge can be used to ferry equipment.
One team member swims or wades cross the river with the rope and
anchors it at the far side with a round turn and two half hitches or with a bowline.
At the near end it is tied off with a transport tightening system (pulleys).
When the rope is tight, team members can cross the water either riding on top of the rope or hanging below.
If the rope is too slack they get a bit wet.
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One team member has to get wet and cross the river to anchor the rope on the far side. |
Twin Rope Bridge
This bridge is constructed similarly to the single rope bridge, except that two ropes are used.
The ropes are spaced about 1 1/2 meters (4 to 5 feet) apart at the anchor points.
The two-rope bridge is ideal for a larger group,
but it requires more time and equipment to construct than a one-rope bridge.
Spreaders, made from 3 meter sling ropes, are typically tied approximately 5 meters apart;
they assist in keeping the two ropes at an appropriate distance apart, and help distribute weight between the two ropes.
This two-rope bridge uses a spreader rope for stabilisation.
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