RIGGING LAB ACADEMY & RESCUE RESPONSE GEAR BLOG

Proper Carabiner Loading
carabiner loading
Lance Piatt

Proper Carabiner Loading

Understanding Proper Carabiner Loading and Risks A carabiner is a fundamental piece of equipment in vertical activities, designed to perform optimally when loaded on the

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Petzl Carabiner Basics
Carabiner Basics
Lance Piatt

Petzl Carabiner Basics

Petzl Carabiner Basics: Ensuring Proper Use and Safety A carabiner is an essential piece of equipment in any vertical kit, offering strength and reliability when

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Different Carabiner Shapes
and capacity
Lance Piatt

Different Carabiner Shapes

Key Factors Influenced by Carabiner Shape Major Axis Strength The carabiner’s primary strength lies in its major axis. Shapes like D-shaped or asymmetrical D-shaped carabiners

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Rigging Multi-Point Anchors
anchor safety
Lance Piatt

Rigging Multi-Point Anchors

Rigging Multi-Point Anchors in Rope Rescue Building anchor systems is a foundational skill in rope rescue that demands both practice and experience. Simplicity and complexity

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Marginal Anchors
anchor construction in rope rescue
Lance Piatt

Marginal Anchors

Revised Blog: Marginal Anchors and Anchor Considerations in Rope Rigging Systems Marginal anchors in rope rigging systems offer an interesting yet sometimes controversial approach to

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Artificial High Directionals
artificial high directional
Lance Piatt

Artificial High Directionals

The Ultimate Gear Guide for Artificial Highlines and Two-Tension Rope Systems In the world of technical rescue and rigging, the idea of creating an “ultimate

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Petzl Pulleys
haul kit pulleys
Lance Piatt

An Inside Look at Petzl Pulleys

Revised Blog Post: An Inside Look at Petzl Pulleys Pulleys are indispensable tools in rigging and rescue operations, offering efficiency and versatility for hauling, lowering,

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