Mid Air Rope Access

Presentation at the www.VerticalRescue.com

Presenter Ivan KristoffExtreme Vertical Rescue

See new concepts for Aerial Rescue

Ivan Kristoff will introduce innovative concept for the high altitude rope and air rescue, helicopter operations and aviation safety. He is a trend setter, aviator, volunteer rescuer, and rope access expert in vertical and aerial operations. He has developed various solutions to improve the safety of vertical and aerial rope maneuvers. His work in vertical and remote access in extreme conditions and heights has contributed to the development and improvement of safety standards. His concept can open a new page in the history of aviation, helicopter safety and aerial rescue. In the M.A.R.S. project (conducting high altitude aerial rescue) for the very first time in the world, he will be presented the Ultimate Aerial Rescue.

We Create Brave Worlds of Rope Rescue

We participate in events that have the tradition to present innovative ideas to the constantly increasing high rise building development in the Middle East and the world’s safety, security and fire protection industry. We present with the world’s top experts who have the same goal – to share their experience and vision on what will make helicopter operations safer and more efficient. By attending our presentations you will become aware of rope access scenarios that happen at the height of over 500 meters off the ground. You will learn how many times you have to multiply the expected time to complete a regular job up there in the air, how violent can be the winds at that height, etc...

“E.X.T.R.E.M.E.” TV Series

Soon, Ivan Kristoff will present the ultimate challenge for the world of rope access and air rescue: M.A.R.S. He started filming the development of this concept and how emergency responders will train to achieve their goal. Phase 1:  filming 16 episodes for extreme and trailblazing training. Each episode will include 5 minute segments called “Extreme with friends”. The first episode will be introduction to the serial. The next episodes will be divided into three categories:  Sea – Air – Land.

The “VerticalRescue” Forum

In the Vertical Rescue web site, the Canadian Spiderman will showcase his “Introduction of Inspiring Innovation” for the world of helicopter operations. His name is embedded in the word InnoVAtioN. Come to his  presentation at the Intersec Fire Conference and see what that means. Following Ivan’s successful presence at the Dubai HeliShow 2010, he will present the concept of “Creating a Highrise Emergency Aerial Rescue Team for Dubai” at the Intesec 2018, Dubai, UAE.

E.X.T.R.E.M.E. Magazine

Ivan Kristoff has created CLUB EXTREME ( E.X.T.R.E.M.E. – studEnt’s eXtreme Team for Rescue, aErial and Maritime Emergеncy) – a new way to participate in extreme rope access and motor sports. He sponsors and supports the initiatives of young and prominent students, who dare to enter the vertical world. The Club develops specialized training for aerial and vertical operations, work at extreme heights and sports.

ROPE ACCESS PHOTOGRAPHY: Altitude with Attitude

This collection of photos and essay represent the scope of work in the artistic and professional endeavor of the EIGER principal in the period of year 2002-2005. As Prof. Pascal Michelucci of the University of Toronto wrote that Ivan’s amazing photographic work has found a great historic venue where it will be showcased in the national capital of his own native country. In his letter address for the opening of Ivan’s exhibition in the Bulgarian National Assembly Building in Sofia, he wrote: “You can feel proud of such an achievement. The photo exhibit which you were contemplating when you took my Communication, Culture and Information technology course has now became a reality. Your efforts are being acknowledged and rewarded in a memorable manner… I am sure that many more successes will follow”.

20th Anniversary e-Book

This is just an ideat to create a Limited Edition Book of 10 copies for the 20th Anniversary of Intersec 2018.  It can be given as a specuial gift to the 20 exhibition partners and supporters of Ivan Kristoffs in Dubai. They will receive a hard copy of the book and link the 2oth Anniversary e-book to their web sites, social media mixes, IPhone, Android, Windows  and other smart-phone and notebook applications.

Aerial stunts for the music

Music is the best way to promote a message. That is why Ivan Kristoff experimented with young and talented musicians Kristo and Svetlio Kislev to produce the rap hit “Fire off“. Through it Ivan showcased the light features of his client a Swiss Made Watch manufacturer. The helicopter stunts were performed by Spider-Man Ivan Kristoff. They were the pinnacle element in the subject line of the video. It is entirely captured at “Riu Pravets Resort” on the lake in the town of Pravec.

 

Brand Enhancement through the music

Music, sports and art associated with the source of energy that stimulates us to be active. This combination brought together Ivan and Kiril Milchev who aim to attract younger audiences, show them by inspiring and motivating ways how to use energy in a positive and useful direction.

“Mentors and Apprentices” Program

This Arts Initiative brings experienced pilots, rope access technicians, artists, musicians and aerial photographers with highly promising young artists to collaborate a one-to-one mentoring relationship. The programme will start during Dubai Helishow  2014  and we hope to initiate enriching dialogue between artists of different generations, and cultures, fulfilling its aim to make a significant contribution to the visual presentation of the helicopter industry. This project is initiated by Ivan Kristoff, who is an official exhibition partner of the Dubai Helishow.

Mid Air Rope accesS – M.A.R.S.

M.A.R.S. е пионерски проект за аерокосмическата безопасност и височинно въжената индустрия. Проектът беше иницииран от Иван Кристоф след завършването на първата работа с въжета на Антена Мачтата на CN Tower (553 м.), най-високата структура в света през 2003 година. За тази задача Иван трябваше да създаде иновативен високопланински авариен спасителен план и пренапише правилата за конвенционално спасяване на въздуха от супер високи сгради. Планът включва въздушно извличане на екипа на Иван от върха на наблюдателната обсерватория Skypod и вертикалната стена на 100-метровата мачта на антената. Приблизителната височина за тази задача е била на 500 метра.

Хет-трик
По време на Дубай Хелишоу 2012 Иван Кристоф представи М.А.Р.С. безжична видео конференция и обяви концепция, която може да отвори нова глава в авиацията, безопасността на хеликоптери и авиацията. На най-голямото шоу с хеликоптери в Близкия изток Иван представя за пръв път в света концепцията за Ultimate Aerial Rescue. Освен това концепцията е оформена в термина M.A.R.S., който се фокусира върху три отделни, но свързани теми:

M.A.R.S. – Mid Air Recovery System
M.A.R.S. – Maritime Air ResponS
M.A.R.S. – Mid Air Rope accesS

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GLOBAL EXTREME ACCESS CONSULTING FOR RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS

Ivan Kristoff solves problems in vertical and aerial environment on super high-rise buildings and initiates innovative concepts like Mid Air Rope Access (M.A.R.S.) One of his companies completed the very first rope access on the exterior top of the tallest tower in the world in 2003. He also created the Highrise Emergency Aerial Response Team (H.E.A.R.T.).

Spiderman rappelling

  • “The idea of Ivan Kristoff is extremely interesting, contemporary and relevant. We performed joint flights in all variants of descent from a military helicopter in 2002 with a joint crew of 24 airbase and Spiderman Ivan Kristoff set two world for rappelling and ascending on a rope over 100 meters from a helicopter, the first of its kind.

    Gen. Zlatko Zlatev

  • Идеята на Иван Кристоф е изключително интересна, съвременна и актуална. Изпълнявали сме съвместни полети във всички варианти на спускане от вертолет, като през 2002 г. съвместен екипаж от 24 авиобаза и човека-паяк Иван Кристоф поставиха два световни рекорда по спускане и качване по въже от зависнал над 100 м вертолет, първите от този род.

    Генерал Златко Златев

  • Съществуват фигури, не само от национална, но и от международна значимост. Тяхното признание се дължи не само на уменията, които са доказани, но и на силните им характери, морал, воля за успех и победа. Това са личности с личен почерк, които понякога трудно се възприемат в обществените среди, чийто сив живот започва и свършва с един офис. Иван Кристоф е човек с огромни постижения и България се гордее, че именно българин е обявен за герой на Торонто през 2011г. Облечен в костюм или с дрехите на NIKE, които рекламира, той е една от влиятелните личности, както в България, така и в Канада.

    Col. George Botev

  • Dear Ivan, The success of "Popular Mechanics for Kids" depends largely on the thriling adventures in which our hosts participate and the B-roll footage we get from various locations adn companies. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you on behalf of the PMK team for your cooperation with our "Life Savers" show. It contibuted greatly to its success. We're greatfull for your generous help and participation in the program. Kind regards.

    Brigitte Vaillancourt

  • “Това, което повече ме учуди в него, вече когато го познавах е, че той е един много добър дипломат. Ходи, среща се с кметове губернатори, говори за България, знамето вее... Ако един ден ГЕРБ бие на изборите и имаме повече власт, със сигурност ще направим подобен отряд, със сигурност ще направим такъв спасителен отряд. А когато имаме подобен на него инструктор, то тогава е сигурно, че този отряд ще е добър.”

    Генерал Бойко Борисов

  • "Mr. Ivan Kristoff has accumulated a unique portfolio of aerial and remote access photography that deserves to be recognized. His work extends to his knowledge and expertise in the area of emergency response. Through the Highrise Emergency Aerial Response Team (H.E.A.R.T.), Mr. Kristoff has exhibited leadership in technological innovation and in his commitment to public safety."

    The Honorable Jean Augustine

  • "Ivan’s amazing photographic work has found a great historic venue where it will be showcased in the national capital of his own native country." In his letter address for the opening of Ivan’s exhibition in the Bulgarian National Assembly Building in Sofia, he wrote: “You can feel proud of such an achievement. The photo exhibit which you were contemplating when you took my Communication, Culture and Information technology course has now became a reality. Your efforts are being acknowledged and rewarded in a memorable manner… I am sure that many more successes will follow”.

    Prof. Pascal Michelucci

  • ".. I have witnessed the ability of Ivan Kristoff in the performance of high level repelling and rope work. It is my opinion that Ivan is a professional in his field and has clearly demonstrated to me that he has mastered with expertise the art of high level rescue, rappelling and rope work."

    Jim McCullough

  • "What surprised me more, especially when I knew him is that he is a very good diplomat. If one day GERD wins the elections and we have more power, for sure we will make a similar unit and for sure we will make such a rescue team. And if we have an instructor like him, then it is certain that this team will be good."

    General Boiko Borisov

  • Dear Ivan, The Records Commette has reviewed your proposal for attempting the longest descent from a helicopter and found the idiea to be very innovative.

    Ellen Mosher

References

Letters of appreciation and TV statements from Partners

Gen. Zlatko Zlatev

Commander of Joint Forces Command

“The idea of Ivan Kristoff is extremely interesting, contemporary and relevant. We performed joint flights in all variants of descent from a military helicopter in 2002 with a joint crew of 24 airbase and Spiderman Ivan Kristoff set two world for rappelling and ascending on a rope over 100 meters from a helicopter, the first of its kind.

Генерал Златко Златев

Заместник командващ на Съвместно командване на силите

Идеята на Иван Кристоф е изключително интересна, съвременна и актуална. Изпълнявали сме съвместни полети във всички варианти на спускане от вертолет, като през 2002 г. съвместен екипаж от 24 авиобаза и човека-паяк Иван Кристоф поставиха два световни рекорда по спускане и качване по въже от зависнал над 100 м вертолет, първите от този род.

Col. George Botev

Academy of the Ministry of Interior

Съществуват фигури, не само от национална, но и от международна значимост. Тяхното признание се дължи не само на уменията, които са доказани, но и на силните им характери, морал, воля за успех и победа. Това са личности с личен почерк, които понякога трудно се възприемат в обществените среди, чийто сив живот започва и свършва с един офис. Иван Кристоф е човек с огромни постижения и България се гордее, че именно българин е обявен за герой на Торонто през 2011г. Облечен в костюм или с дрехите на NIKE, които рекламира, той е една от влиятелните личности, както в България, така и в Канада.

Brigitte Vaillancourt

Popular Mechancis for Kids, Fox TV

Dear Ivan, The success of "Popular Mechanics for Kids" depends largely on the thriling adventures in which our hosts participate and the B-roll footage we get from various locations adn companies. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you on behalf of the PMK team for your cooperation with our "Life Savers" show. It contibuted greatly to its success. We're greatfull for your generous help and participation in the program. Kind regards.

Генерал Бойко Борисов

Кмет на София, Сега Премиер Министър

“Това, което повече ме учуди в него, вече когато го познавах е, че той е един много добър дипломат. Ходи, среща се с кметове губернатори, говори за България, знамето вее... Ако един ден ГЕРБ бие на изборите и имаме повече власт, със сигурност ще направим подобен отряд, със сигурност ще направим такъв спасителен отряд. А когато имаме подобен на него инструктор, то тогава е сигурно, че този отряд ще е добър.”

The Honorable Jean Augustine

M. P. of the Canadian House of Common

"Mr. Ivan Kristoff has accumulated a unique portfolio of aerial and remote access photography that deserves to be recognized. His work extends to his knowledge and expertise in the area of emergency response. Through the Highrise Emergency Aerial Response Team (H.E.A.R.T.), Mr. Kristoff has exhibited leadership in technological innovation and in his commitment to public safety."

Prof. Pascal Michelucci

University of Toronto

"Ivan’s amazing photographic work has found a great historic venue where it will be showcased in the national capital of his own native country." In his letter address for the opening of Ivan’s exhibition in the Bulgarian National Assembly Building in Sofia, he wrote: “You can feel proud of such an achievement. The photo exhibit which you were contemplating when you took my Communication, Culture and Information technology course has now became a reality. Your efforts are being acknowledged and rewarded in a memorable manner… I am sure that many more successes will follow”.

Jim McCullough

Media & Public Relations Unit

".. I have witnessed the ability of Ivan Kristoff in the performance of high level repelling and rope work. It is my opinion that Ivan is a professional in his field and has clearly demonstrated to me that he has mastered with expertise the art of high level rescue, rappelling and rope work."

General Boiko Borisov

Now, Prime Minister of Bulgaria

"What surprised me more, especially when I knew him is that he is a very good diplomat. If one day GERD wins the elections and we have more power, for sure we will make a similar unit and for sure we will make such a rescue team. And if we have an instructor like him, then it is certain that this team will be good."

Ellen Mosher

The Guinness Book of World Records

Dear Ivan, The Records Commette has reviewed your proposal for attempting the longest descent from a helicopter and found the idiea to be very innovative.

WITH US YOU CAN SHAPE NEW TRENDS

Ivan Kristoff will present the development of his concept for the Ultimate Rescue - M.A.R.S. He is a speaker on the Aerial Emergency rope access Training and Usage of the most modern GPS and mobile communication technology for real time monitoring presentations


Our 18sq.m Shell Scheme booth at our upcomming event will be located  at the heart of our next event.

We have 15 panels, each is 240 x 95cm, on which you can advertise your brand, products and services. We have always been visited y the Official Government of UAE dignitaries and members of the Royal Family of Dubai.

Partners can upload their event logo on the event website and Carrier bags. The event is covered by Local and International Media on all 3 days with their Respective Photographers for you to Target.

“I  keep the tradition to present innovative ideas to the constantly increasing high rise building development and the world’s helicopter industry.  Now with my partners, we will write a new page in the development of air rescue operations on super high-rise buildings. Before I did the very first rope access work and emergency response on the exterior of the inaccessible places of the tallest tower in the world, I practiced rappelling with a longer rope than the whole length of the CN Tower. For this job, I had three Contingency plans for aerial extraction of my personnel.”, says Kristoff, known as the Canadian Spiderman.

For the presentation “Vertical Reference Long-Line External Cargo Ground Training course”, Ivan Kristoff will provide a course segment on Class D Human External Cargo Vertical rescue. He will bring us current with the Human External Cargo rules and regulations as well as equipment and mission. For the presentation “M.A.R.S. Presentation”, Ivan Kristoff will  explain what is extreme rope access on super high-rise buildings, above 200 meters, what is the difference between conventional and industrial rope access,  how the technicians must be prepared for extreme and harsh working conditions. It will cover the experience of the very first suspended access at heights above 500 meters and possible worst case scenarios, their prevention and the fundamentals of specialized equipment.

دبي للهليكوبتر» يعرض أحدث التقنيات العسكرية والمدنية

تقام النسخة الخامسة من معرض دبي لطائرات الهليكوبتر 2012 في الفترة 6-8 نوفمبر 2012 تحت رعاية صاحب السمو الشيخ محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم نائب رئيس الدولة رئيس مجلس الوزراء حاكم دبي، وبدعم من دائرة الطيران المدني بدبي، وذلك في مكانه الجديد، المنصة الكبرى، فندق الميدان، مضمار الميدان للسباق، دبي. وسيستضيف معرض دبي لطائرات الهليكوبتر، المعرض الدولي لعمليات التشغيل وتقنيات المروحيات العسكرية والمدنية والذي ينعقد كل سنتين، ويضم كبار العارضين العالميين في قطاع المروحيات، ضمن الفئات والقطاعات التي يغطيها المعرض وهي قطاع الأمن الوطني والعسكري والدفاع المدني إضافة إلى قطاع البحث والإنقاذ الجوي.

Web TV

At the Intersec we plan to interview pilots  for the Mid Air Rope access reSponse (M.A.R.S.). Some of the concepts for this project were presented in the near 12 minute Prime Time News on New7 TV. The preferred time and date when you can see  our presentation  will be announced in the first episode of   Ivan Kristoff’s pilot project ” Extreme with friends” TV series.

Photo exhibition “Driven by Heights”
This exhibition is not just portraying the visible world of vertical access and helicopter rappelling operations at extreme heights. Rather, it depicts the hidden areas of extremely tall buildings, not accessible for the general public. Some of the designated areas for remote photography, where few of the  photos were taken, are accessible only by a few men and the best professional rope access experts. Ivan Kristoff  a Canadian artist, presented his unique images of his work at extreme heights. These photos have captured the element of danger of a series of innovative projects in Canada, USA and Bulgaria. Some of them show the first rope access work at the inaccessible areas of the tallest building ins the world. They gives us a “bird’s eye view” of these operations. This perspective, gives the observer a unique view from an angle that captures a stunning picture of the vertical environment.
For the first time, Ivan broght together this collection of aerial and remote access photography. This exhibition will showcase some of his achievements with Air Force Tactical Aviation Corps, Air Police and the Faculty of Fire Protection Engineering & Emergency Control. This exhibition will demonstrate the technical accomplishments of men who have dedicated their life to achieve new heights in public safety and emergency response. These brave men have created new frontiers in the vertical world.  Some of them have created new categories for “The Guinness Book of World Records” as part of their constant search for exploring new dimensions in emergency response and rescue.

OUR PORTFOLIO

Building on decades of rope access work, we invest to achieve the best client's returns possible

Panel 95x240cm

Panel 95x240cm

Design, Dubai Helishow, Partners, Photography

First World Record for the Bulgarian Air Forces

First World Record for the Bulgarian Air Forces

Air Forces, Belchin

Limited Edition

Limited Edition

Branding, Photography

MARS

MARS

Belchin, Dubai Helishow

DubaiHelishow2018

DubaiHelishow2018

Air Forces, Dubai Helishow

Conceptual Art

Conceptual Art

Belchin, Dubai Helishow, Partners, Photography

Partners

Partners

Video

Hot Air Balloons

Hot Air Balloons

Belchin, Design, Photography

S.A.S.

S.A.S.

Air Forces, Belchin

Airshows with the Bulgarian Airforces

Airshows with the Bulgarian Airforces

Air Forces, Photography, Video

The EXTREME TV Series

Coming Soon

Introto the show

Episode 1

  • THE HOSTS OF THE SHOW
  • CLIMBING BUILDINGS
  • HELICOPTER ROPE RESCUE
  • SEARCH AND RESCUE
  • GPS LOCATION OF LOST PEOPLE
  • WORLD NEWS OF IVAN KRISTOFF
    • See it

EXTREMEwith

Nikon (NPS)

  • I AM NIKON D7000
  • I AM NIKON D5100
  • I AM FAN OF NIKON
  • I AM AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHER
  • I AM AERIAL CINEMATOGRAPHER
  • I AM EXTREME PHOTOGRAPHER
    • See the event

EXTREMEwith

STENATA SHOP

  • TEAM STEANTA
  • XTREM SERIES OF BERHAUSE
  • GARMOUNT OUTDOOR SHOES
  • TRIBUTE TO OUR CLIMBERS
  • EXTREME IN RILA MOUNTAIN
  • SAFETY IN ROCK CLIMBING
    • See the EXTREME magazine

EXTREMEWITH

DUBAI HELISHOW

  • TEAM DUBAI HELISHOW
  • HOMELAND SECURITY SHOW
  • AIR MEDICAL SHOW
  • INNOVATION IN AVIATION
  • AERIAL FILMING/PHOTOGRAPHY
  • EXTREME PROJECTS
    • See the magazine

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