Rigging a 5:1 MA Off a Tripod for Confined Space Rescue A complete operational breakdown for raising a 200 lb load 30 feet — with
In rope rescue, mechanical advantage and anchor systems are never separate subjects. Every haul system depends on an anchor, and every anchor must be capable
Understanding Artificial High Directionals as Structural Systems Artificial High Directionals, often referred to as elevated anchor systems, are sometimes treated as specialized accessories used only
Anchor Force Distribution in Technical Rescue Rigging Understanding anchor force distribution in technical rescue is the difference between a technician who follows rules and one
Why Nothing in Technical Rope Rescue Stands Alone Ask any experienced rope rescue practitioner what separates a competent technician from a truly dangerous one, and
Course Finder for Technical Rigging Training at Rigging Lab Academy You know you need to learn more. The discipline is clear, the commitment is there,
Scenario Analysis for Operational Rigging Decisions You have a scenario. Not a question with a clean answer and not a system waiting to be verified
Technical Rescue Questions Answered from the RLA Knowledge Base You have a technical rescue question. Not a general one — a specific one. The kind
Rigging Pre-Operation Check Before the Load Goes On You’ve built the system. The anchors are set, the rope is rigged, and the hardware is in
Rigging Guidance When You Don’t Know Where to Start You’re somewhere between what you know and what you need to know. Maybe it’s a system
Building a Force Analysis Tool for Horizontal Rope Access TTRS Configuration · Vortex AHD Leg Forces · Exit Zone Analysis SPRAT Level 2 Required Skill
A highline is a tensioned rope system used to transport a rescuer and patient across a gap that cannot be crossed any other way —
Anchors Are the Foundation of Every System In rope rescue, every system begins—and ultimately depends—on the anchor. Whether you are lowering, raising, or managing a
Highline systems do not fail because of equipment—they fail because of how the system is designed, tensioned, and operated. Every failure can be traced to
A highline system does not succeed because it is built correctly—it succeeds because it is operated correctly. Most system failures occur during movement, not during
Highline systems do not fail because of components—they fail because of misunderstood force behavior. Every decision made during setup affects how force moves through the
Highline systems are not built from a single template. The configuration selected must match the terrain, the objective, and the level of control required. The
A highline system is only as strong and predictable as the components that build it. While the overall system moves a load across a span,
Highline systems are built to move a load across a horizontal span when direct vertical access is not possible or introduces unnecessary risk. The system
Introduction Artificial High Directionals (AHDs) represent a decisive shift from basic anchor-based rigging into controlled, engineered system behavior. Teams that are competent in raise and