If you see someone aussie fast ropin that usually means they did it wrong.

Sorry for posting believing the topic was rapelling, I thought fast roping and rappeling was the same thing but "hey I did learn something new today"

No idea on fast roping from a hocus - I'll leave that one for the pros...

No, fast roping is far more "simpler" and doesn't require a harness. The technique is also very different.

Thanks sooners1.
Fast roping is from an Helicopter.
A good pair of gloves is needed.
From a Chinook, you get the choice between 3 ropes!!!
As soon as you hit the deck, you must step/rool aside because another pair of combat boots is following you, filled up with 200 pounds of meat, bones and equipment rushing down, followed by another, and another....
I believe I still have British soles imbedded in my back!

Fast Roping:





The Helicopter Fast Roping Instructor (HFRI) course provides students with the skills necessary to train others to deplane speedily from military helicopters from heights of up to 90 feet surface clearance. The minimum generic rank for attendance is substantive Sergeant. The course is primarily for Royal Navy personnel to enable rapid boarding of maritime platforms. Course duration is up to 3 days. There are up to 12 HFRI courses each training year.

Cool pics.

Hi.Thanks for the feedback.Its great.The reason i wanted to know is because some so called mate of mine basically took advantage of my girlfriend and i wanted to give some good old regenge! They all usually camp in our local woods on a satuday night and frequently go for a walk so i was thinking i could climb a tree above them before they get there, fast rope down frightening the life out of him and doing what ever i feel like doing!If i used a pair or 2 of normal garden gloves, would that be ok? From about a height of 20 feet tops.
Thanks
Dan

Better be sure of your rope and your tie off. Or things could go south.
Leather Gloves. If you've never fast roped before you might wanna reconsider. You can't just use any old rope.

Accident waitin to happen is all I can say here.

Around here we call it a " Hey Bubba Watch this."