All maneuvers must be done on two independent rope systems. These two systems can work in parallel (two haul lines) or separately (work rope and belay rope). 1. Examples of hauling with work rope and belay rope. All hauling and positioning forces are concentrated on the work rope. The belay rope is set up and …
Team Rescue Techniques for Hauling and Lowering with Petzl Maestro Read More »
With 900 lumens of lighting power, the SWIFT RL PRO is Petzl’s brightest compact headlamp. Lightweight and rechargeable, the SWIFT RL PRO features REACTIVE LIGHTING® technology, which automatically adjusts brightness to user needs. Equipped with mixed and focused beams, as well as white and red lighting, technicians will simply love this headlamp in the workshop, for …
There can be a big difference between the theoretical efficiency of a pulley system and its actual efficiency. Here are test results from the Petzl lab. 1. Efficiency depending on the device used at the head of the system. The force required to raise a 100 kg mass was tested under several configurations with different …
Pulley system efficiency tests with Petzl Maestro, I’d S, Pro Traxion and RollClip Read More »
Equipment Overview: Petzl I’D (Excerpt and transcription From RLA 5 Day Advance Online Course) We just showed the other end of the haul system where we had the RollClip and the Tibloc. At the progress capture anchor end, we decided to use the Petzl I’D. There are lighter options out there; even later this …
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 …
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The other day I walked into the studio (Neverland) armed with one goal for the morning… build a system that is Functionality Efficient in Gear Efficient in People Efficient in Physics AHD Based Small Team Based One Person Load Very Reproducible Raise Only Based (but with a margin of error that allows for downward adjustments… …
So I received some great information from Petzl. Soon, I will release a better and more specific release (pic and vids), but for now… I wanted to address some questions I have received over the last month or so. Currently images do exist out in cyberspace, but we’d prefer to use our own or Petzl’s …
Primary uses of the RIG The RIG is a self-braking belay / rappel device that can be used on either the harness or the anchor. WARNINGS Read the technical notice before viewing the following techniques. It is important to fully understand the information provided in the technical notice before using this complementary information Mastering these …
THE NEW RIG: TECH TIPS UPDATED As the RIG continues to advance, so have all the associated tech tips. Below is an overview of the latest updates to the tech tips for the RIG. AUGUST 6 2018 ROPE ACCESS AND CONFINED SPACE Primary uses for the new RIG and comparison with the old RIG This …
I wanted to talk a bit about a tool that I know for a fact, not enough people are aware of. The Jag System from Petzl. I happened upon this quick tech tip from Petzl and noticed 4 people in the system. Does it or should it really take 4 people to do a raise/lower …
Litter Hauling Techniques: A Little A Goes a Long Way Read More »
