The Petzl Grillon lanyard is a position lanyard for working at heights. It can be used in two ways: • double mode, on the lateral attachment points of the harness, to distribute the weight on the belt (user has weight on his feet): length is adjusted by pressing on the pivoting cam) • single mode, …
The Petzl Ascension was designed for ascending and occasionally for hauling (progress capture). Its wide, ergonomic molded handle allows for a comfortable yet powerful grip. The toothed cam with self-cleaning slot is almost perfect under any conditions (e.g. frozen or dirty ropes). The lower and upper holes are designed for the Progress Lanyard and the …
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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 …
Critical Thinking is the Best Method to “CYA” in Rescue Anybody who has been involved with rope rescue for any length of time has certainly heard something to the effect of, “We can’t do __ because NFPA says so”. Or perhaps in reference to using a particular piece of equipment a certain way, “The user …
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Alright! Here we are again to talk about something “sort of out there?… You love this right? Culture vs New Opportunity. We’ve been discussing “creating a mass movement”. Everything we talk about here is solid for team building, systems, operations and politics. So lets break this down a bit. First what is a New Opportunity …
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As we all know… a single person can’t win the world. Well, one person did, but other than he, we need a ton of help to shift things. In rescue, culture plays a huge roll as to how systems and techniques play out. Not sure about that statement? Compare climbing, with mountain rescue. Fire service …
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So you know that guy or gal you would fly, drive, run (not walk) or watch… just to learn and hear what he or she says? You are this person to others, you just don’t know it yet and neither to do they and I want to help bridge that gap for you (and them). …
INTRODUCTION TO ANSI STANDARDS An American National Standard implies a consensus of those substantially concerned with its scope and provisions. An American National Standard is intended as a guide to aid the manufacturer, the consumer, and the general public. The existence of an American National Standard does not in any respect preclude anyone, whether they …
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The following information is meant only as an informational introduction to the loveable jigger system. An Introduction to Jiggers Generally, these beauties are considered pre-rigged pulley systems used mainly for hauling, but can be very important in lowering heavy loads as well. The advantage of these systems is in their rapid deployment, and straightforward operation …
Thinking smart is power. Power is the ability to get things done with an element of Authority. Authority carries with it a mantle of Responsibility. Responsibility carries with it the need for planning and expected outcomes. The following is quick mini look at developing a mindset of “multiplicity”. Manpower is expensive. Equipment is relatively cheap …
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