The MAESTRO, I’D or RIG descenders can be used in parallel in rescue situations, mainly with long rope lengths and smaller rescue teams. This technique enables a single user to simultaneously operate two devices. Advantages Even sharing of the load on the descenders Reduced potential extension of the system, in case one of the […]
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Releasable anchors with the I’D Setting up a rope on a releasable anchor allows a worker to be lowered in case of an accident, with no need for the rescuer to access the victim. Another advantage: a single person on foot can monitor multiple workers at height. WARNINGS Read the technical notice before viewing
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Equipment Overview: Petzl I’D (Excerpt and transcription From RLA 5 Day Advance Online Course) We just showed the other end of the haul system where we had the RollClip and the Tibloc. At the progress capture anchor end, we decided to use the Petzl I’D. There are lighter options out there; even later this
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Easy to use, self-braking descenders adapt to any situation encountered during work at height, rope access work, or technical rescue: descending, work positioning, short rope ascents, belaying with climbing techniques. Easy to use AUTO-LOCK system The AUTO-LOCK system allows users to easily position themselves at a workstation without having to manipulate the handle or tie
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This is a quick look at the mechanics and efficiencies of two products within the same system… The CMC MPD and the Petzl I’d. While the Petzl I’d helped to revolutionize the rescue and rigging industries, it has not done so well at keeping up with efficiency needs of the industry where it pertains to
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In certain cases of extreme urgency requiring a very rapid response, the rescuer can access the victim by descending on one rope. Once the emergency has been addressed, upward evacuation can be secured with two strands of rope. WARNING: before using this technique, make sure to minimize the risk of rub points or rockfall
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In this weeks Tech Pick of the Week we focus on a tech trick of the trade. The Petzl I’D is a self-braking descender with anti-panic function. This tech tip helps to demonstrate how to bypass the panic mode on the Petzl I’D by turning/rotating the I’D at an angle to allow the rope to
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In this weeks Tech Pick of the Week we focus on a tech trick of the trade. The Petzl I’D is a self-braking descender with anti-panic function. This tech tip helps to demonstrate how to bypass the panic mode on the Petzl I’D by turning/rotating the I’D at an angle to allow the rope to
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Visit Rescue Response Gear at: https://rescueresponse.com/ Thank you Peak Rescue Institute http://www.peakrescue.org. High angle mid face pick off, using a Petzl I’d and a 2:1 pick off strap. Victim is hanging and supported.
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I get this question asked in a lot of ways. All though in many ways, this is really a no-brainer. In other ways, it becomes complicated. The no-brainer is answering the question from a logical standpoint. Ease of use. Does it have more than one use? Cost per use over time (amortization). The complicated
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