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English and Reverse Reeve Systems for Highline Rescue

Lance Piatt / Blog, Mainline Systems and Operations, Pulleys & Mechanical Advantage, Two Rope Offsets, Two Tensioned Rope Rescue Systems

Highline Rescue Requires Precision In rope rescue operations, moving a load across horizontal or diagonal spans—whether suspended from high directionals or tensioned lines—demands a system that’s not only stable and redundant, but also dynamically adjustable under load. This is where English Reeve and Reverse Reeve systems shine. Both reeving systems offer unique advantages depending on […]

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Portuguese Bowline for Anchoring Systems

Lance Piatt / Anchoring, Anchors, Blog

Mastering the Portuguese Bowline for Focusable Anchor Systems When precision matters and your anchor system needs to work under dynamic loads, few knots offer the directional flexibility and equalized tension control of the Portuguese Bowline. This isn’t just another anchor knot—it’s a system designed to adapt. In this guide, we walk through the steps to

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Removable Bolt Highline Anchors

Lance Piatt / Anchoring, Anchors, Blog, Highline Rigging, Twin Tension Rope System, Two (Twin) Tension Rope Systems, Two Rope Offsets, Two Tensioned Rope Rescue Systems

Removable Anchors for Highline Rescue Highline systems are often associated with complexity and beauty. But when lives are on the line — literally — it’s the anchor system that defines whether a highline is operational, sustainable, and safe. In this case, the challenge wasn’t just spanning a canyon. It was doing so without leaving a

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Twin Tensioned Highline Anchor System

Lance Piatt / Anchoring, Anchors, Blog, Highline Rigging, Twin Tension Rope System, Two (Twin) Tension Rope Systems, Two Tensioned Rope Rescue Systems

Twin Tensioned Highline Anchor System As rope rescue systems grow more advanced, so do our expectations for precision, safety, and minimal impact. When constructing a twin tensioned highline system, the reliability of your anchors — and how they manage load — becomes mission critical. This article breaks down a field-tested twin highline anchor system built

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Removable Bolt Anchors for Highline Systems

Lance Piatt / Anchoring, Anchors, Blog

Removable Bolt Anchors for Highline Systems Removable bolt anchors for highline systems is a very intriguing topic. When it comes to rescue in vertical or water-adjacent environments, few systems offer more versatility and challenge than a highline. But no matter how dialed your track lines, tag lines, and tensioning systems are, everything depends on your

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Bombproof Anchor

Lance Piatt / Anchoring, Anchors, Blog

Bombproof Anchor In technical rescue and rope rigging, the term bombproof anchor carries a lot of weight — literally and figuratively. It’s one of those words that instantly tells a team, “this is the anchor we trust to hold everything.” But what does bombproof really mean? Is it just a strong tree or structure? Does

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Single Point Anchor with Backup

Lance Piatt / Anchoring, Anchors, Blog

Single Point Anchor with Backup The first anchor setup we need to understand is the single-point anchor. This is one of the most common anchor types used in field operations, often seen in rope rescue, slackline rigging, or even temporary load handling systems in parks, wooded terrain, or rocky outcrops. It’s straightforward: you find a

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Tensionless Hitch Anchors

Lance Piatt / Anchoring, Anchors, Blog

Tensionless Hitch Anchors When building high-efficiency rope systems, every piece of the setup matters — especially the anchors. In tensioned trackline systems, where ropes are under consistent load across distance, we rely on tensionless hitch anchors to preserve full rope strength and allow for smooth, secure operations. This setup provides an anchor point that maintains

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Lead Climbing and Bypass Lanyard Techniques

Lance Piatt / Blog, Fall Safety

Lead Climbing and Bypass Lanyard Techniques Lead Climbing and Bypass Lanyard Techniques within vertical or horizontal movement are equal. In some operations, a climber creates their own protection as they ascend—this is lead climbing. In others, the path is pre-built, and the focus is on maintaining continuous attachment—this is where the bypass lanyard becomes essential.

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Fall Arrest Systems and Fall Factor

Lance Piatt / Blog, Fall Safety

Fall Arrest Systems and Fall Factor When hazard mitigation and travel restraint are not feasible—such as in vertical rescue scenarios or rope access on exposed structures—fall arrest systems become the last line of defense. These systems must not only stop a fall in progress but do so without causing serious injury to the worker or

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English and Reverse Reeve Systems for Highline Rescue

Portuguese Bowline for Anchoring Systems

Bombproof Anchor

Single Point Anchor with Backup

Tensionless Hitch Anchors

Lead Climbing and Bypass Lanyard Techniques

Fall Arrest Systems and Fall Factor

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