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Figure 8 – Eights | Knots & Pulleys in Rope Rigging Systems Vol.1 Segment 3
Lance Piatt
August 21, 2014
What are some of the finer points of tying a Figure Eight? This sequence talks about the importance of dressing, setting and controlling the gain (size) of the Figure Eight family of knots. The way we address knots, MAs (Mechanical Advantages), and Anchors in these videos are more general and…
Hitch Knots | Knots & Pulleys in Rope Rigging Systems Segment 2
Lance Piatt
August 21, 2014
The sequence addresses the hitches in general. We focus on tying the Clove Hitch and the Prusik. The way we address knots, MAs (Mechanical Advantages), and Anchors in these videos are more general and with a focus of the finer points that are many times overlooked. Our hopes are that…
Elements of A Knot | Knots & Pulleys in Rope Rigging Systems Segment 1
Lance Piatt
August 21, 2014
In this segment we explore some of the finer points of knot craft and the make-up of a quality rescue knot. The way we address knots, MAs (Mechanical Advantages) and anchors in this video is a general presentation with a focus on the finer points that are many times overlooked.…
A sleek Rescue Training in Central Oregon
Lance Piatt
August 1, 2014
RRG Rescue Training in Central Oregon gives us the ability to take our skills to the outdoors and explore the beauty and challenges you experience in the field. TweetPinShare
Tech Pick of the Week | Episode 2 Petzl I’D Tech Trick
Lance Piatt
August 1, 2014
In this weeks Tech Pick of the Week we focus on a tech trick of the trade. The Petzl I’D is a self-braking descender with anti-panic function. This tech tip helps to demonstrate how to bypass the panic mode on the Petzl I’D by turning/rotating the I’D at an angle…
Major Tagline | Rigging the Yoke
Lance Piatt
June 2, 2014
Rigging The Yoke — Part 1 in the 4 Part Series: “Major Tagline | Pulleys, Rope and Pulley Systems for High Angle Technical Rescue” This video discusses rigging the yoke in major taglines. Major taglines employ two mainlines, and two belay lines at the same time. The two working in…