The CMC Clutch Twin Tension Two Tension Lower has become a defining standard in modern rope rescue systems. By integrating the Clutch into a Twin Tension Rope System (TTRS), rescuers can achieve smoother control, balanced load distribution, and built-in redundancy. Whether lowering or raising, the Clutch ensures safe transitions, adaptability across rescue environments, and confidence […]
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For years, the arborist’s preferred method for accessing a tree was a climbing hitch in a doubled rope system. As we’ve discussed, this method works beautifully because the rope sees half the weight of the climber on the anchor side and half on the hitch side. This perfect balance allows the hitch to advance and
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Arborist climbing is unique among all height disciplines. Unlike a rope access technician who works on known, rated anchors, a tree climber operates on living, dynamic structures with unknown anchor strengths. This fundamental reality is at the heart of the profession and has driven constant innovation to improve safety. It is the defining element of
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