Tensioning Side: The tensioning of any highline system is one of the key elements to the success of the operation. This is even more critical for the rigging of multiple bundled highlines. Whether it is a twin or quad bundle system each rope of the trackline must receive an equal amount of tension. During …
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The “A” Frame: The floating A Frame is very similar to that of the single trackline, other than there are now two ropes in the trackline to deal with. This little segment addresses some of the specific aspects of a high directional anchor during the operation of a multi-bundle highline system. Sterling Rope is the …
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Carriage System The carriage system for a twin bundle or quad bundle highline is very similar to the single trackline. At this point of the discussion, We can now see how much tighter the trackline is. Each rope of the trackline is about the same tension as the single system…in this case we have two …
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The Gin Pole: The floating gin pole (mono-pod) is a useful alterative for a high directional especially when backpacking long distances. With proper guying in place, the gin pole works quite well as a high directional for a highline system. Sterling Rope is the Official Rope of Rescue Response Gear’s The Rigging Lab. The …
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The Termination Side: This video shows one of many methods to eliminate a knot in the trackline of a highline system. Depicted here is single prusik bypasses; one per each leg of the twin bundled system. The single prusik is a load cell in its own right…if the trackline is receiving too much tension they …
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Carriage System The carriage system for a quad bundle highline is very similar to the single trackline. The composite rigidity of 4 ropes is twice as much as that of 2…we can now keep our deflection at 2.5% of the overall length of span. This is a good system for heavy loads and/or extremely shallow …
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The Termination Side This video depicts the termination of a quad-bundle trackline. Once again we are using prusik bypasses on each leg to eliminate the knot from the system. If these bypasses were to receive excessive tension, slipping would start to occur, thus easing the transfer of the load onto the termination knot. Highline operations …
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This week at Rescue Response Gear Luke Bryan breaks down how to set up a simple tower based haul system. Every week here at Rescue Response Gear we break down a tip, trick, or technique to help you stay on top of your rigging game or learn something new. This week we break down how …
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This sequence takes a page out of the nautical use of block and tackle hauling systems. By reeving double sheave pulley in the manner described here, the practitioner will acquire valuable skills in building a more efficient pulley system. The way we address knots, MAs (Mechanical Advantages), and Anchors in these videos are more general …
The “Confined Space Rig” is a compound 6:1 that when configured in the manner shown in this sequence, it works extremely well for straight vertical confined space drops. This sequence will take you through the steps. The way we address knots, MAs (Mechanical Advantages), and Anchors in these videos are more general and with a …
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