KIT FOR EMERGENCY DESCENT FROM A HEIGHT AND METHOD THEREFOR

摘要

A kit for emergency descent from a high structure by a user is described herein. The kit comprising a rope-friction controller including a first attaching element for attaching the rope-friction controller to the user, a rope cooperatively engaged in the rope-friction controller, a second attaching element for securing the rope to the structure via the link and a a pulley attached to the rope near the second attaching element for creating a hoist with the rope and the first attaching element. The hoist allows to remove at least some of the weight of the user from the link so as to allow the user to detach himself from the link and use the rope-friction controller in cooperation with the rope to descent the high structure.