In this weeks Tech Pick of the Week we focus on a tech trick of the trade. The Petzl I’D is a self-braking descender with anti-panic function. This tech tip helps to demonstrate how to bypass the panic mode on the Petzl I’D by turning/rotating the I’D at an angle to allow the rope to […]
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This week on Tech Pick of the Week we focus on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) specifically carabiners. It is always good practice to inspect your gear on the regular. Our tech expert Luke Bryan breaks down a few key elements to look into while inspecting your carabiner cache. Before beginning inspection on your carabiner make
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This week on Tech Pick of the Week at Rescue Response Gear, Luke Bryan breaks down the RAD technique. The Rapid Ascent/Descent technique facilitates quick and easy progression, positioning and change from a rope access ascent to descent. All of which is accomplished while maintaining an acceptable number of points of contact as recognized by
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Welcome to this weeks Tech Pick of the Week. Every week where our Tech’s break down an industry best product, tricks or tips. Last week we broke down a simple haul system for light loads. In this Tech Pick we had to rig our camera operator into a tricky place to get a clean shot.
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Tension forces are two forces acting on one object, moving in opposite directions (away from one another) to stretch the object. Compression forces are two forces acting on one object, moving in opposite directions (towards one another) to compress or deform the object. In this video, the Arizona Vortex is used as a compression member,
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Physics apply to all of our lives. Ropes and rescue and rigging are no different. Pat discusses applied physics of rope rescue, hauling systems and the effects of gravity on raising and lowering objects. Sterling Rope is the Official Rope of Rescue Response Gear’s The Rigging Lab. The Lab uses Sterling’s 11mm HTP Static for
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Resultants is another core rigging physics concept that is at time confusing and misunderstood. During this sequence we will clear up some of this confusion. The way we address knots, MAs (Mechanical Advantages), and Anchors in these videos are more general and with a focus of the finer points that are many times overlooked. Our
Knots are a microcosm of rigging; this is to reinforce the fact that even the smallest aspect of rigging — the knot — is of huge importance. All the physical attributes in large rigging systems are also present in a single knot! The way we address knots, MAs (Mechanical Advantages), and Anchors in these videos
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What are some of the finer points of tying a Figure Eight? This sequence talks about the importance of dressing, setting and controlling the gain (size) of the Figure Eight family of knots. The way we address knots, MAs (Mechanical Advantages), and Anchors in these videos are more general and with a focus of the
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The sequence addresses the hitches in general. We focus on tying the Clove Hitch and the Prusik. The way we address knots, MAs (Mechanical Advantages), and Anchors in these videos are more general and with a focus of the finer points that are many times overlooked. Our hopes are that the viewer walks away with
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