NOT SO EASY IN HEAVY GEAR.

Competitors will start at the base of the three-story Crofton Tower, both feet on the ground, competitors may have one or both hands on the hand rails provided prior to the stair climb. On the sounding of the start horn, the competitor will ascend the stairs to the top of the tower. Competitors may climb more than one step at a time on the way up but they must use the external handrail provided at all times within the marked off areas.

THEY’RE HEAVIER THAN THEY LOOK

Once a competitor has reached the top of the Crofton Tower, they must haul up one length of 70mm delivery hose using 16mm Harken Industrial competition line.  The hose pack must be hauled over the guard rail provided and then placed into the box provided to complete this section.

DOWN IS NO EASIER THAN UP.

Upon placing the hose in the box, the competitor must then descend the Crofton Tower to the ground floor, whilst descending the stairs, the competitor must step on every single step and have one hand on the external handrail within the marked off areas.

IT GETS HEAVIER WITH EVERY STEP.

The competitor must advance a branch and hosepipe, consisting of three lengths of 70mm lay flat delivery hose (which is already connected to a LPP or similar) by dragging the hose up to a maximum of 60m in length.  A marked line will be visible and the competitor must drop the branch over this line to complete this section.

ROLL, LIFT, CARRY, DROP.

Following the hose drag, the competitor will proceed to the hose makeup area where one length of 70mm lay flat delivery hose (provided by Angus Fire) will be rolled out on the floor, the competitor must roll up the hose and once completed, carry it to the box provided and place it inside. The hose must be placed fully inside the box.

FOUR HEAVY FOAM CONTAINERS.

Four foam containers weighing approx 20kg each will be collected from one area and placed in another area approx 10m away, the containers must be placed in the marked area provided and not thrown or slid into the area.