August 3, 2025

Sideways A-Frame with Winch Load Control and Guying Strategy

Sideways A-Frame with Winch Load Control and Guying Strategy

Sideways A-Frame with Winch Load Control and Guying Strategy When rigging a sideways A-frame for load movement, especially with a winch mounted to the rear leg, the entire structure behaves more like a torquing monopod than a traditional tripod or A-frame. The applied force pushes downward through the head, but the system’s tendency to rotate […]

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Directional Frame Setup and Guying Angles in Rescue Rigging

Directional Frame Setup and Guying Angles in Rescue Rigging

Directional Frame Setup and Guying Angles in Rescue Rigging When deploying directional frames in rope rescue, especially A-frame or gin pole setups, small adjustments in angles can make the difference between a reliable system and one on the edge of collapse. Proper guying—both front and back—is not just about holding the frame upright. It’s about

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climber fall rescue - 5 First Principles of Rescue Rigging

Climber Rescue Team Using Twin Tension Rope Systems

Climber Rescue Team Using Twin Tension Rope Systems A climber begins their ascent. Movements are steady and deliberate. Each step shows control. But even skilled climbers can fall. And when they do, preparation makes the difference and it is here we see a Climber Rescue Team Using Twin Tension Rope Systems. The Fall: Fast Response

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