In certain training or educational situations, a system may be installed to mitigate excessive descent speed or loss of control. Remember: any excessive pull on
PETZL MAESTRO (Small and Large) is a descender designed for technical rescue operations. It facilitates the manipulation of heavy loads, for lowering or hauling, and
The following tests were carried out in laboratories, with new devices and new ropes certified to current standards. Test results are given for information purposes
Steep angle litter work can be about as difficult as any high angle rescue. The main reason is that the litter attendants will have to
The PETZL MAESTRO is a descent control device with an integral progress capture pulley for technical rescues. Additional MAESTRO benefits include: Shifting from a haul
From Gear In Use: Technical Rescue ~ 5.1 Drop loop haul on the MAESTRO for urgent rescue In certain cases of extreme urgency requiring a
There can be a big difference between the theoretical efficiency of a pulley system and its actual efficiency. Here are test results from the Petzl
MAESTRO and I’D allow for efficient hauling, releasing the lock at any time and a controlled lower of the load. The two devices have different
The following is from Loui McCurley/PMI Rope One of the MYTHS being generated about the new ANSI Z459.1 standard that was recently published as part
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
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