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Coming Soon! Petzl Spin L1, L2 & L1D Swivel Pulleys
Lance Piatt
February 23, 2021
Petzl’s long-awaited Spin Series swivel pulleys are almost here. We are super excited about this new line of high-efficiency single and double pulleys ~ Sleek and very strong. Coming April 2021! SPIN L1 Openable even when attached to the anchor, the SPIN L1 pulley is designed for maximum simplicity…
Elements of a Tripod (English) Reeve
Lance Piatt
February 18, 2021
Excerpts from Rigging Lab Academy's ~ Confined Space Rescue: Technician Tripod (English) Reeve Overview We can get into situations where either because the products that are coming out of the space are some sort of Ethyl Methyl death (where you don’t want a lot of people around the outside of…
Confined Space Rescue Split 4:1 Raise
Lance Piatt
February 17, 2021
Excerpt Taken From Rigging Lab Academy's ~ Confined Space Rescue: Technician course Confined Space Rescue Split 4:1 Introduction With the introduction of Petzl Grillons, AZTEKs, and other small mechanical advantage devices, a lot of people don’t use a rig split 4:1 anymore. If you don’t have access to a Grillon…
MORE IS POSSIBLE ~ Introducing the 13 mm CMC CLUTCH™ BY HARKEN INDUSTRIAL™
Lance Piatt
February 9, 2021
CMC CLUTCH by Harken Industrial is the latest evolution in rescue and rope access hardware. The CLUTCH is patented and made in the USA by CMC and Harken Industrial in a partnership that combines over 90 years of experience in rescue and rope management. Suited to a multitude of rigging…
Gear Used In An English and Norwegian Reeving System – Overview
Lance Piatt
February 6, 2021
Gear Used In An English and Norwegian Reeving System – Overview You can use Reeves Systems on tripods, artificial high directional devices, or tension lines. These are great systems to keep rescuers out of the hazard zone, whether it be a limited rigging area where there’s a danger of a…
A WINE CELLAR UNLIKE ANY OTHER
Lance Piatt
January 30, 2021
A WINE CELLAR UNLIKE ANY OTHER Professionals may have their daily routine, but there are definitely those projects that stand out head and shoulders above the rest for their originality. The company Besson Michel worked on one of these projects, digging a wine cellar designed specifically for only the most…