As Torrey and I travel around the country filming and managing a very large amount of footage, it has become very apparent to me that one product has become, what I would call… an “emerging product”. While in days past, the AZTEK was (and still is to some degree) the work horse for rigging systems… …
The Petzl Jag System Has Become A Go To Tool For At Height Workers and Rescuers Read More »
The VERTEX helmet is very comfortable, thanks to its six-point textile suspension and CENTERFIT and FLIP&FIT systems, which guarantee that the helmet fits securely on the head. The adjustable-strength chinstrap makes it ideal for both work at height and on the ground. The unventilated outer shell protects against electrical hazards, molten metal splash and flames. …
We have a lot of members and non-members alike asking about aerial ladder work and whether or not we have ever done any sort of course or mini-rigging study on them. This is obviously a huge undertaking and one we’d love to do and plan on doing it. However, in the meantime, I want to …
Using An Arizona Vortex as a Mock Aerial Ladder For Study Purposes Read More »
I’ll admit it. I’m guilty. I’ve done it. Nope, I’m not talking about stepping on the rope, using dropped carabiners, or mistakenly peeing on my belay loop… c’mon winter layers can be a challenge! Nope, I’m talking about what I’ll call “carabiner shaming.” Like many, I used to pick apart photos on the interwebs to …
I want to pull back a bit a bring into focus what we do and why we do it. Having spent some time with our county SAR team and one of its technical team members, I grappled with a particular question… especially near the end of my time with the team. A great friend of mine, …
Always Be Ready When The Call Comes: We Have A Purpose Read More »
Easy to use, self-braking descenders adapt to any situation encountered during work at height, rope access work, or technical rescue: descending, work positioning, short rope ascents, belaying with climbing techniques. Easy to use AUTO-LOCK system The AUTO-LOCK system allows users to easily position themselves at a workstation without having to manipulate the handle or tie …
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR NEW RANGE OF I’D SELF-BRAKING DESCENDERS Read More »
“Something is brewing from the west”… sounds like a tale from Lord of the Rings. Well, that isn’t to far from the truth. As I woke up this morning… hot coffee with my Laird Superfood in hand, my mood was somewhat whimsical. I have large window to my left… open space, trees blowing… ice everywhere! …
Something Is Brewing From the West: How It All Started Read More »
Last night our friends at Ronin Rescue posted this photo taken at GRIMP NA. There have been guarded rumors and reported sightings of the new CMC Clutch by Harken but everyone was really tight lipped.. and well, there still isn’t a lot of info. What rumors? It’s going to completely replace the 11mm MPD! It’ll …
Game changer or not? The CMC/Harken Clutch is real! Read More »
Our team is constantly looking for new ways that we can grow and fine-tune the learning experience for Rigging Lab Academy members. Since our last major overhaul, we’ve seen a dramatic increase in the overall performance of our members: Higher course completion rates Better learning retention rates An increased desire to continue learning and expanding …
New In-Lesson Discussion Feature Added to Rigging Lab Academy Read More »
Hey all, I wanted to give a quick run down of some niche comparisons. Most pulley manufactures today make amazing gear. When I say most, I mean those within the centric conformity of standards, safety and accountability. We’ll be looking at CMC, Rock Exotica, and Petzl … and then, only a niched down subset of …
