A carabiner is strongest when loaded on the major axis, with the gate closed and the sleeve locked. Loading a carabiner in any other way can be dangerous. Load position Barring exceptional circumstances, a carabiner is designed to be loaded on the major axis. Only the strength rating for the major axis with the …
The carabiner is an essential link in any vertical equipment kit. It is very strong when used correctly, but can break or come open if misused. Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of carabiners allows the user to make the most suitable choice for each application. BUY PETZL CARABINERS The risks associated with incorrect loading can …
A good choice of carabiner shape can increase ergonomics and security for certain uses. The shape of the carabiner frame has an influence on: • major axis strength • load distribution • gate opening size, and capacity • strength in certain positions • ease of handling Another less obvious effect is the balance of …
The various systems meet different needs for each application, for a precise balance between ergonomics and safety. ERGONOMICS Advantages: • The sleeve locks manually, only when desired by the user • Can be operated with one hand Disadvantages: • The time it takes to lock the sleeve SAFETY Advantages: • Reliability in dirty or harsh …
Releasable anchors with the I’D Setting up a rope on a releasable anchor allows a worker to be lowered in case of an accident, with no need for the rescuer to access the victim. Another advantage: a single person on foot can monitor multiple workers at height. WARNINGS Read the technical notice before viewing …
Pulleys are used to haul up equipment or raise a person in a rescue situation. Some of them can be combined with a rope clamp to facilitate maneuvers, others allow movement along rope or cable. A quick, down and dirty way to categorize the types and or styles of pulleys, but first!!! Here is a …
The MAESTRO combines the abilities of a progress-capture pulley and a descender for effective hauling, releasing and lowering of the load. The AUTO-LOCK system locks the load automatically and returns the handle to the stop position. Let’s start with a Petzl Maestro Overview! 1. Working principle The MAESTRO uses a pulley mounted on a …
A belay system must stop a falling load in case the work system breaks or fails. The belay rope must ” follow ” the load, to avoid creating any slack that would increase the fall distance if the work rope fails. Belaying a hauling operation When hauling, belaying poses no technical problem. It is …
In certain cases of extreme urgency requiring a very rapid response, the rescuer can access the victim by descending on one rope. Once the emergency has been addressed, upward evacuation can be done at a “normal” level of safety with two ropes. Precautions prior to descent: Make sure to minimize the risk of rub …
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The Petzl MAESTRO handle has a small hole for attaching a cord (e.g. AIRLINE cord). Buy The Petzl Maestro Warning: any excessive pulling on the handle can cause an uncontrolled release.Verify that no external object could accidentally pull on the cord. WARNING: use only a lightweight cord to operate the handle. In certain situations, a …
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