In our heads, we know that anchors are the most important part of any rigging or rescue system. We know that because it has been drilled into our skulls, but I would venture to say that the reasons for this is inescapably unclear for many. My goal here is to simply bring about a …
Why are Rescue and Rigging Anchors More Important than Anything Else? Read More »
An Excerpt From One of RLA’s Anchor Building Courses Selecting an Anchor Anchor Selection Anchor selection is a vast topic and could go on for hours, days, and even weeks. Excellent judgment, experience, practice, and insight all play a part in quality built anchors. I used the word successful because, honestly, most anchors are never …
Learn why the new PETZL EJECT adjustable friction saver is becoming an indispensable tool for tree care professionals, as well as how to install it in a tree and retrieve it once the work is done! For the Sake of Arborists! The new PETZL EJECT adjustable friction saver allows the work rope to be set …
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Okay, so we’re just going to talk about the background on why we use the Vortex, so for this demonstration, we’ve taken the rope out of the pulley, the head of the Vortex. In this configuration, assuming that the Vortex is actually not even here, you can see that John is tied into the red …
The Arizona Vortex is ideal for a wide range of applications, from access and egress to confined spaces, to the negotiation of complex edges in wilderness environments. The Vortex is the multipod of choice for professionals within the rescue, industrial rope access, construction, military, and entertainment rigging industries. A portable artificial high directional system with …
A Plate Full of Vortex! … A Potpourri of AHD Goodness Read More »
We’re back at the Rescue Response Gear Rigging Lab. Today, during this presentation we’re going to talk about anchors. Now, this is going to be a broad-based presentation. We’re really kind of still in the awareness stages of this. We’re going to have future presentations that go into the specifics of the physics, and really …
Managing Friction: Anchor Considerations in Rope Rigging Systems Read More »
Excerpt from Gear In Use 2: Technical Rescue MAESTRO and I’D allow for efficient hauling, releasing the lock at any time, and a controlled lower of the load. The two devices have different ergonomics and different specifications (working load and efficiency). Hauling The MAESTRO’s efficiency enables the effective use of simple pulley systems. If a …
Comparison between MAESTRO and I’D for a rescue using twin tensioned haul lines Read More »
This is an Official CMC Application Series video ~ Enjoy!!!! CLUTCH 11MM LOWERING & HAULING This CLUTCH application video covers lowering and hauling with the 11mm CLUTCH. We begin by demonstrating single line methods and progress to Twin Tension Rope Systems (TTRS) in mirrored and nested double CLUTCH configurations. Combining the CLUTCH with CMC’s G11 Lifeline …
Hi, my name’s Martin Barnett. Today we’re going to talk about removable bolts or RBs. This is a removable bolt from PMI that is half-inch and it has a minimum breaking strength of 12 kilonewtons. The largest size is three-quarter inch has a minimum breaking strength of 5,000 pounds or 22 kilonewtons. Depending on what …
Understanding and Using ClimbTech’s Removable Anchor Bolts Read More »
Petzl Coeur Pulse Removable Anchor System Okay. So we’re here just this morning to talk about the Coeur Pulse removable anchor and its installation. There are a few things we need to be careful of in order to attain maximum pullout strength. Any poor installation could result in no pullout strength at all. …
