Mirrored Skate Block System Overview
This Video Series is Sponsored by We are looking at a Mirrored Skate Block system. Communication workers and other tower “type” workers are the normal
Lance Piatt
December 3, 2014
RIGGING LAB ACADEMY & RESCUE RESPONSE GEAR BLOG
Determining Mechanical Advantage using the T-Method with an added Pulley on the Load
Calculating mechanical advantage: the T-system The subtle but significant difference to this system… a pulley on the load and the main line terminated at head
Lance Piatt
November 26, 2014
Mechanical Advantage Using the T-Method with a Horizontal System
Calculating mechanical advantage: the T-system 1. Assume continuous strands of rope have the same amount of tension. If we start at the point where effort
Lance Piatt
November 26, 2014
T Method Applied To Mechanical Advantage Systems Using Rope Grabs
T Method Applied To Mechanical Advantage Systems Using Rope Grabs. Calculating mechanical advantage: the T-system 1. Assume continuous strands of rope have the same amount
Lance Piatt
November 26, 2014
Mechanical Advantage: Calculation of MA with the T-Method in a Simple System
T Method Applied To Mechanical Advantage Systems Using Rope Grabs. Calculating mechanical advantage: the T-system 1. Assume continuous strands of rope have the same amount
Lance Piatt
November 26, 2014
Three-Way Loading
Three-way loading of carabiners. This issue is often presented as black-and-white and is rarely given much consideration. Most users know that manufacturers warn against certain
Lance Piatt
November 16, 2014
Rigging slings on carabiners
Roping and rigging equipment compatibility Industrial round slings are normally used to connect a load or anchor to rigging equipment via shackles. There seems to
Lance Piatt
November 16, 2014
Rescue tripods “falling over”
Rescue tripods “falling over” Natural, improvised, and purpose built high directionals are used to manage loads over edges and through openings. They can make otherwise
Lance Piatt
November 15, 2014
Skyhook Rescue Systems Spec Ops Winch
This Video Series is Sponsored by The SkyHook Hoist / System was designed to simplify confined space and remote rescues requiring a device with lifting
Lance Piatt
November 15, 2014
V Anchor System for Top Rope Top Belay
This Video Series is Sponsored by Anchoring underpins all of our rope based activities and each of these will have varying requirements overlaid with restrictions
Lance Piatt
November 15, 2014
