Pick-off vs. SRT Lower Method The pick-off is the method of choice when close control of the patients is needed. IF the drop is vertical and people are below to receive the patient, the lower method allows for a very smooth ride down. This may be desirable for causing as little additional movement to the …
A litter is a stretcher or basket designed to be used where there are obstacles to movement or other hazards: for example, in confined spaces, on slopes, in wooded terrain. Typically it is shaped to accommodate an adult in a face up position and it is used in search and rescue operations. The person is …
A litter is a stretcher or basket designed to be used where there are obstacles to movement or other hazards: for example, in confined spaces, on slopes, in wooded terrain. Typically it is shaped to accommodate an adult in a face up position and it is used in search and rescue operations. The person is …
Conversation regarding friction devices that includes Brake-Bar racks and other lowering and rappel devices.
Petzl RAD System | Rapid Ascent / Descent – Ascent Mode Occasional rope climbing with the I’D or Rig The I’D or Rig can be used to ascend, for precise positioning or a short rope ascent. When the handle is in “descent” mode, the rope slides freely in the up direction. The user need only …
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This segment demonstrates the vertical rescue litter pre rig (what is attached to the litter or stretcher prior to a raise or lower). This system is applied to (generally) Class 5 terrain evacuations. WARNING! – This video should not be used as a substitute for hands-on instruction; rather, it is intended to be used as …
The Bowline is a time honored knot that continues to serve well, not only in the mariner industry, but also in construction. Some of the excellent attributes of the Bowline, such as small gain and the ability to untie after a heavy load is very suitable for rescue as well. There are many variations on the Bowline …
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A Petzl Croll is an ascending device[1] used in caving and industrial rope access made by the French company Petzl. Its name comes from the town Crolles where Petzl’s company headquarters are located but might also be a reference to the nearby cave system of the Dent de Crolles, the exploration of which triggered a …
The Petzl Rig is designed for rope access work (expert users only). The multi-functional handle allows the user to : – Unblock the rope and control the descent with the hand on the free end of the rope – Get into position without having to tie off the device The automatic return system on the …
Practical uses of the Petzl Zigzag and the Petzl Zillon The ZigZag is a mechanical prusik that allows the user to move around efficiently in a tree using classic prusik pulley system technique. The linked rings provide precision and fluidity when moving around. The pulley is mounted on sealed ball bearings to allow the slack …
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