Rock Exotica offers several rope descenders. The Totem, born in the canyons of Southern Utah, does it all for rappelling, rigging, ascending and rescue while functioning like a figure 8, sticht plate and plaquette all in one. Rock Exotica’s figure 8’s are machined from solid 7075 aluminum, making them harder and longer lasting than other …
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Sterling Rope’s Fast Rope is available in weighted and non weighted versions.
Low elongation makes this rope the top choice for mainline, haul systems and highline use. The strength that this rope provides also makes it a great choice for specialized rescues and industrial safety applications.
A short video on simple methods of ascending and descending using the Petzl I’D, Croll, and Rig. The Petzl I’D and Rig are multifunctional, compact devices used to enable rope rescue and rope access professionals the ease of movement on rope. In long ascents, using the Petzl Croll, changing to descent mode is simple with …
Practical uses of the Petzl Zigzag and the Petzl Zillon The ZigZag is a mechanical prusik that allows the user to move around efficiently in a tree using classic prusik pulley system technique. The linked rings provide precision and fluidity when moving around. The pulley is mounted on sealed ball bearings to allow the slack …
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Another picture from the physics class with Richard Delaney where one of the students (background) is being lowered along a skate block system. Next to him is another skate block system (foreground) which RRG’s in house photographer Torrey is hanging on. The class this week has taken place almost entirely at Bend Fire Department’s training …
Ascending a tree vertically using the Petzl Pantin in a doubled rope ascent. Used with a CROLL, ASCENSION or BASIC ascender, the PANTIN foot ascender keeps the body vertical and makes rope ascent more efficient and less tiring. The compact shape and durability of its attachment strap allows it to remain constantly attached to …
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Vertically ascending a tree using the Self Tending Body/Hip Thrust technique. A very dynamic technique when the climbing is at or near the base of the tree. As with many tree climbing techniques, this is another one requiring some time set a side to learn it. The bridge to the pulley will need to …
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Simple Lower End-Carry Ground Based Tower Rescue Technique for Emergency Responders | Tower Rescue Training Videos Videos & dvds on safety, techniques, procedures, high angle, equipment, harnesses and gear. Some classes and courses available. Products in some videos include: Petzl, Sterling Rope, Traverse Rescue, PMI, Yates, Gear, CMC Rescue, ropes, harnesses, aluminum auto-lock carabiners, …
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Skate Block Bight-Carry Ground Based Tower Rescue Technique for Emergency Responders | Tower Rescue Training Videos Videos & dvds on safety, techniques, procedures, high angle, equipment, harnesses and gear. Some classes and courses available. Products in some videos include: Petzl, Sterling Rope, Traverse Rescue, PMI, Yates, Gear, CMC Rescue, ropes, harnesses, aluminum auto-lock carabiners, …
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