The lower section of the Twin Highline is the Tandem Tension System. Where the lines are pulled tight to allow the worker or rescuer to descend with minimal give in the lines. This an overview of a working at height rope access job site. The roof top of a tank can not be walked […]
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The third part in the series on the rigging of a Twin Highline. This unit goes through the pieces and theory behind the “Platform” from which a rescuer or worker can move across the area beneath them, as well as lower down to it and ascend back up to the line centered around the
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The fourth installment of the Twin Highline series. This unit describes the tensionless anchor at the top of the Twin Highline, which is placed at or near where the rescuer or worker will descend down from. A Tensionless hitch is an anchor knot used for repealing or rope rescue. Unlike most knots, the tensionless
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The second part of using a Twin Highline with a designated belayer to lower the worker or rescuer down to the working area. This segment goes through the first part of the process of using the Twin Highline Track Line with a belayer belaying the rescuer or worker as they move down the line.
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Unit 7 goes through the Twin Highline process, but instead of having a designated belayer this version shows the worker using a self belay technique. This segment goes through the first part of the process of using the Twin Highline Track Line with a self belay as part of the progression in ascending or
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Petzl statement on a special use of the Petzl Shunt… Context: Since 1999 Petzl has provided specific information regarding the special use of the Petzl SHUNT as a back-up device for industrial rope access. Petzl required that users must have received and mastered IRATA (Industrial Rope Access Trade Association) training or similar and must also
Petzl statement on a special use of the Petzl Shunt… Context: Since 1999 Petzl has provided specific information regarding the special use of the Petzl SHUNT as a back-up device for industrial rope access. Petzl required that users must have received and mastered IRATA (Industrial Rope Access Trade Association) training or similar and must also
Petzl statement on a special use of the Petzl Shunt… Context: Since 1999 Petzl has provided specific information regarding the special use of the Petzl SHUNT as a back-up device for industrial rope access. Petzl required that users must have received and mastered IRATA (Industrial Rope Access Trade Association) training or similar and must
English Reeve When we talk about reeving systems for highlines, we are referring to the rigging component that allows us to lower from and raise to the carriage system of the highline. This is our rope elevator so to speak. The English Reeve, like it’s brother the Norwegian Reeve, is a 6:1 compound mechanical
English Reeve When we talk about reeving systems for highlines, we are referring to the rigging component that allows us to lower from and raise to the carriage system of the highline. This is our rope elevator so to speak. The English Reeve, like it’s brother the Norwegian Reeve, is a 6:1 compound mechanical advantage.
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