Trackline Skate Block Using Gin Pole/Monopod AHD In a trackline skate block system, the working line is the trackline in that the raise and/or lowering systems are all applied to the same system. Our AHD (we’re using a monopod/gin pole) was placed at the top of the cliff in order to gain the necessary height […]
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Streamlining Rescue Operations: Dual AHD Systems for Efficient Trackline Offsets In the dynamic landscape of technical rescue, the implementation of dual Artificial High Directional (AHD) systems to construct a trackline offset stands as a testament to both innovation and strategic planning. Our operation utilized two distinct and separate AHDs—an SA Frame for the two-tension working
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In the specialized field of technical rescue, the use of a trackline skate block system stands out for its efficiency and simplicity, particularly when navigating challenging terrains such as steep cliffs. Our innovative approach incorporates a monopod/gin pole as the Artificial High Directional (AHD), strategically positioned at the cliff’s apex to maximize height and distance
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Sideways Easel A-Frame Resultant Insight (Taken from our A Guide to Artificial High Directionals & Two Tension Rope Systems online course… ) We’ve added this compression member with a tension element added to it. The reason we did this is because we previously had to keep our resultant between our two legs. As you’ll see
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Anti-gravity (also known as non-gravitational field) is a hypothetical phenomenon of creating a place or object that is free from the force of gravity. I love the word, hypothetical! – Very non-committal. You can play in a sandbox of “theory” and never be wrong. However, the other side of theory is a “proving ground”. So is
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The Arizona Vortex is ideal for a wide range of applications, from access and egress to confined spaces, to the negotiation of complex edges in wilderness environments. The Vortex is the multipod of choice for professionals within the rescue, industrial rope access, construction, military, and entertainment rigging industries. A portable artificial high directional system with
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Vision, training and rehearsing are purposeful events. Rarely can someone envision future events without understanding the past as there is no understanding or interpretation without history. Training involves coaching, education, drills, guidance, discipline and a host of other “things”… in short, “training” can be disastrous if done inappropriately. Rehearsing however is something different. Rehearsing involves
As noted in other literature, the most overlooked challenge of setting up any AHD is controlling the vector forces or resultants. Now, we have a bunch of training videos through Rigging Lab Academy that talk about this in depth, but for this short snippet, I am simply making this a point of reference. And
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Mitigating “edge trauma”, as many call it… is likely the most arduous job of any rigger or rope rescue team. Edge trauma is all about the transition vertical to horizontal terrain (or visa versa). It is difficult and can be dangerous. So it is here the vision and strategy of anchoring and positioning the working
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Rescue Response Gear’s Rigging Lab hosted a 3 day workshop…. Arizona Vortex AHD Workshop. This quick clip visually describes the A-Frame set up with a single front guy as it’s tension member. The head canted forward… no other guying member needed. Main line keeps the 2 legs of the A-Frame as compression. The Arizona Vortex
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