Remote Control of the Petzl Maestro Handle with a Cord The Petzl Maestro offers advanced functionality for technical rescue and rigging operations, including the ability to control the handle remotely using a lightweight cord, such as the AIRLINE cord. This feature allows rescuers to operate the handle from a distance, adding flexibility in specific scenarios. […]
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CMC MPD: A Belay Device or a Pulley System? The CMC Multi-Purpose Device (MPD) is a groundbreaking piece of equipment designed to serve multiple functions in rope rescue and rigging systems. Combining the capabilities of a belay device and a pulley system, the MPD simplifies rigging operations by reducing the need for multiple pieces of
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Bypassing the Anti-Panic System on the Petzl I’D: Understanding the Technique and Its Applications The Petzl I’D descender is renowned for its advanced features, particularly the anti-panic system, which is designed to automatically stop the descent if excessive force is applied to the handle. This safety mechanism is critical in preventing uncontrolled descents, especially for
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How to Set Up a V Anchor System for Friction-Heavy Top Rope Top Belay The V Anchor System offers versatility for climbing and rescue applications, but managing friction and mechanical advantage is crucial in certain setups. This guide addresses the challenges of a top rope top belay system with a V anchor, highlighting how friction
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V Anchor Top Rope Bottom Belay The V Anchor System is a simple yet versatile solution for climbing and rescue operations. When paired with anchor bolts, it becomes an efficient and safe setup for top rope bottom belay climbs, offering reliability and eliminating single points of failure. This guide explains how to build and use
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Friction in Climber Rescue Mechanical advantage systems are a cornerstone of climbing and rescue rigging, providing the means to move loads with less effort—or so we’ve traditionally thought. Richard Delaney of Rope Lab, in collaboration with the Rigging Lab Academy, explores how friction can undermine the effectiveness of a well-known mechanical advantage system, revealing hard
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