2017
VERTICAL
INTRODUCING INSPIRING INNOVATION AT VERTICALRESCUE.COM Ivan Kristoff talks his way through his IT communication solutions and rope access experience on the top of the world’s tallest buildings; his Live HD Video Wireless Conference presentations are complete with new technology. PRESENTATION OF THE NOVELTY M.A.R.S. is a pioneering project for the aerospace safety and high-rise industry. The project is initiated by Ivan Kristoff after the completion of the very first rope access work on the Antenna Mast of CN Tower (553m.), the world’s tallest structure in 2003. For this jobIvan had to create innovative high rise Emergency Rescue Plan and rewrite the rules for conventional air rescue from super highrise buildings. The plan includes aerial extraction of Ivan’s team from the top of the Skypod Observation deck and the vertical wall of the 100 meters tall Antenna mast. The approximate height for this job was at the elevation of 500m.
The job had to be performed in winter, in very harsh environment. At that height, extreme weather condition, frozen ropes and strong winds, there were too many ...
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VR FORUM 2017
See a new way to make short films for aerial rescue
TWO NEW AERIAL FILMS Ivan Kristoff will present the two short film trailers and various video footages of world records for rappelling and descending on a rope from a hovering helicopter.
S.A.S.” FILM TRAILER The Bulgarian Ministry of Interior and Ivan Kristoff started working on a short film for the S.A.S. (Specialized Air Surveillance) squad. For more information: www.VerticalRescue.com
“S.O.S.” FILM TRAILER This is a teamwork of air crew men, who would like to create an action-packed and informative visual presentation of their profession. For more information: www.AerialRescue.com
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OUR FIRST VISIT
Dubai Helishow 2010 HH Shaikh Majid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority inaugurated the Dubai Helishow 2010 and His Highness Shaikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was the VIP person who visited the second day’s show. His Highness spared the most of his time with Ivan Kristoff and looked at his Limited Edition emergency car for Rope Rescue and photo exhibition. Mr. Kristoff presented His Highness with specialized Swiss Made watch. The fourth edition of the Dubai Helishow continued to attract the region’s leading stakeholders in civil, medical, military, and search and rescue (SAR) sector.
Announcement from the Official Website of His Highness Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum:
“During the final day of the show, Ivan Kristoff the founder of EIGER Rope Access Work Inc. will be holding his workshop during the Dubai Helishow 2010, which will present the study of the High rise Emergency and Aerial Rescue Team (H.E.A.R.T.), which played an important role in the development of safer standards for rope access work within high-rise construction and building sites in Ontario, Canada and he will also showcase how EIGER has helped drive the industry in creating a specialized urban high angle rescue unit.”
Al Idary Magazine:
يجد بالذكر إلى أن السيد إيفان كريستوف مؤسس شركة آيغور روب أكسس وورك والتي تعني باألمن واإلنقاذ عن طريقة سوف يقوم بعقد ورشة عمل خالل معرض،املروحيات العمودية بحيث تتناول هذه الورشة،2010 دبي لطائرات الهليوكوبتر دراسة تحت إسم “فريق وسائل اإلنقاذ واإلسعاف الجوي للمباني “ الشاهقة االرتفاع” والتي تختصر بإسمH.E.A.R.T” ومن املعروف أن هذه الدراسة قد لعبت دورا ً هاما ً في تطوير أسس السالمة املتعلقة باستخدام الحبال أثناء تشييد املباني الشاهقة وسوف يقوم،وأثناء عمليات البناء في مدينة أونتاريو في كندا أيضا ً بعرض الطرق التي أسهمت فيها الشركة بدفع الصناعة إلى إيجاد وحدة إنقاذ محلية متخصصة باإلنقاذ من األعلى.
Gulf News:
“Ivan Kristoff, founder, EIGER Rope Access Work will hold a workshop today to present a study on the High-Rise Emergency and Aerial Rescue Team's work (H.E.A.R.T.), which played an important role in the development of safety standards for buildings in Canada.”
H.E.A.R.T. presentation
UAE Today:
“Ivan Kristoff the founder of EIGER Rope Access Work Inc. also held his specialist workshop, which presented the study of the High rise Emergency and Aerial Rescue Team... (H.E.A.R.T.), which played an important role in the development of safer standards for rope access work within high-rise construction and building sites in Ontario, Canada.
Dubai Helishow 2010, which will present the study of the High rise Emergency and Aerial Rescue Team (H.E.A.R.T.), which played an important role in the development of safer procedures on high-rises.
More articles and video from Dubai TV:
www.eiger.cc and www.ivan.bg
Ivan Kristoff presented in front of the Dubai Police Rescue Department, his innovative concepts and case study for creating a Highrise Emergency and Aerial Rescue Team (H.E.A.R.T.). This year he is organizing a H.E.A.R.T. Workshop at the Dubai Helishow 2012. www.verticalrescue.com
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IVAN KRISTOFF
PHOTOGRAPHY
IVAN’S EXPERIENCE
WORLD RECORD HOLDER:
FIRST TIME IN THE WORLD:
From his professional work on the exterior walls of skyscrapers, through the tops of the world’s tallest structures, Ivan knows how to create a unique perspective on the vertical environment.
1. For the longest rappelling on a rope, suspended by a flying helicopter.
Ivan Kristoff intends to showcase Rose Rayhaan by Rotana hotel and its location in a way, no one has seen before. This will be achieved through depicting a new way of art and rope access photography.
2. For the longest descending on a rope, suspended by a flying helicopter.
VERTICAL January 21-23, 2018
NEWSLETTER Intersec 2018 represents a unique opportunity for the international helicopter community to showcase their products and services.
IVAN KRISTOFF PRESENTS INNOVATION AT INTERSEC 2018 The Bulgarian/Canadian Spiderman will showcase his “Innovation in Aviation” for the world of helicopter operations. His name is embedded in the word InnoVAtioN. Come to his booth and see what that means
Following Ivan’s successful presence at the Dubai HeliShow 2010, 2012 and 2014, he will present the concept of “Highrise Emergency Aerial Rescue Team for Dubai” at the 20th edition of Intersec, Dubai, UAE. Based on Ivan Kristoff’s vast experience on the world’s tallest buildings, his idea is not only to make a world record, but to introduce innovative concepts for emergency response on high-rise buildings in UAE.
His idea for the Four Worlds of rescue (SEA |AIR |LAND | SPACE) of the Highrise Emergency Aerial Response sTrategy (H.E.A.R.T.) will be presented during Intersec 2018 in November, where Ivan will have a booth and multimedia presentations of innovative concepts for vertical and aerial rescue
See:
www.verticalrescue.com
www.verticalrescue.com/lab
www.verticalrescue.com/time
Ivan Kristoff's four worlds “I became a great fan of the Four Worlds (Sea | Air | Land | Space). This year, during my A.I.R. Show, I am going to bring you the world's novelty at your feet. Literally”, says Ivan
PRESENTATION M.A.R.S.
M.A.R.S. THE ULTIMATE AERIAL RESCUE
M.A.R.S. - MID AIR RESCUE SYSTEM - THE ULTIMATE AERIAL RESCUE Ivan Kristoff presents a new concept for the aerial rescue and emergency operations

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PRESENTATION H.E.A.R.T.
CREATING H.E.A.R.T. FOR THE WORLD
H.E.A.R.T. - HIGHRISE EMERGENCY AERIAL RESPONSE TEAM Ivan Kristoff presents a new concept for the vertical emergency response operations
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Writer / Director / Producer – Ivan Kristoff, Canada’s “Spider-man” Aerial and remote access photographer, Ivan Kristoff, has traveled the world to capture visuals in countries such as USA, Russia, Dubai, Hong Kong, and England on projects ranging from Discovery Channel documentaries to short commercials. As a new filmmaker, Ivan seeks to combine his passion for extreme sports and activities with powerful story telling. This was most recently recognized by a Swiss Made watch company inviting Ivan to become an executive promoter and Brand Ambassador for Swiss Made professional watches.
Ivan is writing, directing and producing short films for the world’s tallest buildings, in the narrative category. The project will be called “WWW”, the abbreviation of Web Wrapping of the World's amazing buildings.
“WWW” sequence will be filmed for the very first time in Dubai, UAE. In a few sequences, some of the films will tell the stories of Ivan Kristoff’s experience with local emergency services personnel. One of them is with the New York State Park Police in Niagara Falls, where Ivan was responsible for the safety of the Discovery Channel TV crew. Ivan has studied IT communications in the University of Toronto and Cinema & TV Production in the New Bulgarian University.
Rope access at extreme heights In his new project, a short film documentary called “III″, Canadian filmmaker Ivan Kristoff is taking us on his journey of creating a new form of art that sets new trends
MEET THE TEAM
in the rope access environment and vertical access operations at extreme heights. The name “III″, comes from the abbreviation of the “Introducing Inspiring Innovations” concept.
“I already have in mind how to follow up with a sequence called “333″ (a new world record measured in meters) and “2018″ (commemorating the 20th edition of Intersec in 2018 and the 100th Anniversary of Bulgarian Aviation). The premier of this sequence can be shown during the Intersec 2018 and follow up with a world wide film release.
Cinematography This films will be filmed exclusively on Nikon Digital Imaging Systems. Ivan Kristoff is a member of the elite Nikon Professional Services (NPS) team.
Soundtrack Music and extreme sports are the focus on our campaign to promote volunteer rescue initiatives. This combination gathers a team of two artists Kiril & Ivan, who aim to attract young audiences, show them through inspiring and motivating ways a positive and useful direction for some community based activities. See the video clip "Fire Off" at www.ivan.bg
Ivan Kristoff film crew Mansoor Alfeeli, Exclusive Producer www.motozona.eu/GDTC Margarita Sergieva Public Relation Kiril Milchev Composer, producer Web site www.aerialrescue.com
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Face to face with Ivan Kristoff, Canada’s “Spider-man” Why do reporters call Ivan Kristoff “Spiderman””. It’s because, like the comic superhero, Ivan seem’s more at home at the top of a highrise building or dangling from a helicopter than on the ground.
Originally from Bulgaria, Ivan is an expert
I used to do that in Bulgaria, because I used to do a lot of mountain climbing and rock climbing.... So when I came here (in 1990), one of the things I liked most about Canada was the high-rise buildings. That was a great motivation for me, just to be in the air.
Do you remember your first rescue? When I was about 14 years old, (our caving
mountaineer who has used his climbing
club) had to go in a cave 300m deep, and I was assigned to be the leader of the group... After
knowledge and experience to set up a
we’d spent about 8 to 10 hours in the cave, I
high9altitude rescue team called the Eiger HEART (Highrise Emergency Aerial Rescue
was just about to exit and I saw this girl, she
Team). The Eiger team teaches rescue
bent over and I called to her, but she wan’t
technicians how to save who are stuck in hard to reach places.
Ivan volunteers his time to do rescue work, while operating a business that also takes him high in the sky. he scales high-rises and huge office towers doing repairs and inspections hundreds of meters off the ground - on the outside of some of the tallest buildings in Canada! Ivan did come down to earth recently, just long enough to answer these questions from KIDSWORLD Magazine.
When did you start doing high-rise work?
SPIDERMAN
was frozen, like post traumatic stress. She was responding to me.
My friend came, realizing something must be wrong, and he wanted to help. So, even thought the girl was well trained, we had to treat her like a five year ild, teach her how to walk, how to step. It was very difficult, because some places were 9 meters dee, and she had to traverse horizontally. If she had slipped, she would have been history, it would have been a tragedy.
What type of project do you enjoy most? I am involved with digital photography in inaccessible places... See: www.ivankristoff.com
Real life Spiderman Ivan Kristoff
HIGH ABOVE DUBAI Ivan Kristoff, aka the Canadian Spiderman, will organize a Rope and Remote Access Photography Workshop in Dubai, a few hundred feet off the ground. He will provide his climbing, specialized remote access and professional photography equipment to students, so that they can learn how to capture unique images.
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