RIGGING LAB ACADEMY & RESCUE RESPONSE GEAR BLOG

Choosing the Right Rigging System
choosing the right rigging system
Lance Piatt

Choosing the Right Rigging System

Understanding Rigging Systems: Key Considerations and Questions Rigging systems are as versatile and complex as the challenges they’re designed to address. Whether you’re building a

Read More »
Using an A-Frame Mounted Winch
4 Artificial High Directional AHD Types
Lance Piatt

Using an A-Frame Mounted Winch

Using an A-Frame Mounted Winch: A Tool of Controversy in Rigging A-frame mounted winches are often seen as a convenient solution for lifting and hauling

Read More »
Artificial High Directionals
and is currently all the craze in the rescue world
Jason Ilowite

Artificial High Directionals

Artificial High Directionals (AHDs) have become a cornerstone in technical rope rescue, providing innovative solutions to some of the most challenging scenarios. From reducing edge

Read More »
Bypassing the Anti-Panic System
anti-panic function
Lance Piatt

Bypassing the Anti-Panic System

Bypassing the Anti-Panic System on the Petzl I’D: Understanding the Technique and Its Applications The Petzl I’D descender is renowned for its advanced features, particularly

Read More »
Introduction to Jiggers
hauling systems
Lance Piatt

Introduction to Jiggers

Rigging and rescue operations require a blend of precision, adaptability, and advanced technical knowledge. From tensioned twin rope systems to artificial high directionals, mastering these

Read More »
gin pole setup
Jason Ilowite

Truck-Based Gin Pole

In the world of technical rigging and rescue, the need for innovative, adaptable systems has never been greater. Among these, the truck-based gin pole stands

Read More »
Mastering Knot Craft
anchor systems
Lance Piatt

Mastering Knot Craft

Mastering Knot Craft Knots form the foundation of every rigging system, providing the critical connections between equipment, anchors, and loads. Whether you’re navigating a rescue

Read More »
Rigging Foundations and Training
anchor systems
Lance Piatt

Rigging Foundations and Training

Rigging Foundations and Training Rigging and rescue require more than strength and tools—they demand precision, strategy, and a deep understanding of foundational principles. The cornerstone

Read More »
Resultants in Rigging
anchor systems
Lance Piatt

Resultants in Rigging

Understanding Resultants in Rigging: A Case Study Rigging is both an art and a science, and at its core lies the concept of resultants—the combined

Read More »
CATEGORIES