Ascending and Descending Systems

PETZL I’D EVAC ~ Main Uses

The I’D EVAC is a self-braking descender/belay device with the handle oriented to facilitate use on the anchor. Lowering with I’D attached to an anchor From Gear In Use 4: Rope Access and Confined Space With the I’D on the anchor, a person can be lowered to a workstation, or an injured person may be …

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New Technician Courses Just Released for Rigging Lab Academy

Hey all We just completed another 4 high level training courses within the Technician Level Cornerstone course curriculum. Force Multipliers Elevated Anchor Systems Horizontal Systems Midwall Pickoffs Midwall Pickoffs Midwall rescues can run the full gamut of rescue complexities. It can include almost everything from one or two people coming to the rescue of a …

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Arbor VS Industry: A 2 Rope or Twin Rope System Comparison

In a very fun shoot, we met up with Rich Hattier of ISC.  Rich is not just one of the best technical riggers I have met, but one super nice guy as well.  Our shoot was scheduled to discussed the upward and downward mobility of arborists, but also look into the transitory elements of what …

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Petzl RAD System ~ Rapid Ascend Descend – Technique How to Video

Petzl RAD System | Rapid Ascent / Descent – Ascent Mode Occasional rope climbing with the I’D or Rig The I’D or Rig can be used to ascend, for precise positioning or a short rope ascent. When the handle is in “descent” mode, the rope slides freely in the up direction. The user need only …

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