Knots and bends are the critical points at which people and systems are joined to the rope. The ability to recognize and tie correct knots is indispensable to the rescuer. Carelessness that results in an improperly tied knot has the potential of lower strength. Thank you Peak Rescue Institute for letting us work with you on this. http://peakrescue.org/
Knots, Hitches and Bends: The Basics | For Rope Rescue, Work Access & SAR Systems
Written By: Lance Piatt
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Lance Piatt
Beginning his career in the rescue and rigging world as a “blue collar” SAR member with Deschutes and Jefferson County teams. Lance Piatt owns and operates Red Ibex Solutions, a sales and marketing wheelhouse blending rope rigging education and exquisite imagery with equipment knowledge and understanding; housing Rigging Lab Academy and Rescue Response Gear…
Lance is producing high-end video education, working with several experts and instructors to produce unique series of “how to videos” and courses for rope rigging:
Such as; the first ever full-length rescue training DVD, 'Tower Rescue', released in fall of 2005. As well as a series of scenario-based rescues ranging from cave rescue to cliff rescue.
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