RIGGING LAB ACADEMY & RESCUE RESPONSE GEAR BLOG
Tech Pick of the Week | Episode10 : Knot Strength and Efficiency
It’s important to know your gear and the way it handles different situations and scenarios. More often then “knot” a knot will weaken the
What is Impact Force?
What is Impact Force? Impact force is the force felt by the climber or rescuer and equipment at the termination of a fall. It is
How much strength does my rope loose when I tie it in a knot?
How much strength does my rope loose when I tie it in a knot? There are a lot of publications available that contain information about
How should I wash my rope?
How should I wash my rope? To clean rope use Sterling’s Wicked Good Rope Wash(tm) or rinse in warm to hot water. Machine washing is
The Rope Access Project Trailer
This project sets out to inform and educate those who “are on rope” or “want to be on rope”. This is a technically based
The Rigging Lab 1006 Rope Rescue Workshop
The NFPA 1006 2008 edition is the US Standard for Technical Rescuer Qualifications. Skills and procedures are categorized according to NFPA 1006 stands with
Arizona Vortex Workshop Day 3 Highlights
Rescue Response Gear’s Rigging Lab hosted a 3 day workshop…. Arizona Vortex AHD Workshop. This quick clip visually describes an overview of Day 3.
Arizona Vortex Multipod Workshop Day 2 V8, Easel A-Frame
The Arizona Vortex Workshop was hosted by Rescue Response Gear and The Rigging Lab. CMC Rescue taught the 3 day workshop and was well attended.
Arizona Vortex SA (Sideways A) Frame with Compression Member
The Arizona Vortex Workshop was hosted by Rescue Response Gear and The Rigging Lab. CMC Rescue taught the 3 day workshop and was well attended.