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Team Scenario: High Angle Two Rope Lower to a Trackline

Lance Piatt / Blog, Dynamic Directional, Elevated Anchor Systems, Highline Rigging, Mainline Systems and Operations, Online Training Education, Twin Tension Rope System

Collaborative Precision: Mastering High-Angle Rescues with Dual Rope Systems In the intricate dance of technical rescue, team-based scenarios serve as both a challenge and a vital learning opportunity, unfolding in the complex terrain of high-angle environments. This particular operation delves deep into the nuances of executing a two-rope lower that transitions seamlessly into a […]

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Test Your Rope Rescue Knowledge: Key Questions and Answers for Mastery

Lance Piatt / Blog, Confined Space Rescue, Elevated Anchor Systems, FAQ-Frequently Asked Questions, General Rigging, Knot Craft, Litter Operations, Mainline Systems and Operations, Mechanical Advantage, Patient Packaging, Principles of Learning, Pulleys & Mechanical Advantage, Twin Tension Rope System, Two Rope Offsets

Rope rescue operations require mastery in key areas to ensure safety and efficiency. Here, we explore five essential topics that comprise the core of advanced rope rescue knowledge: Mechanical Advantage Systems, Knots and Knot Passing Techniques, Anchor Systems and Bombproof Anchors, Twin Tension Rope Systems, and Patient Packaging and Evacuation. Dive into these subjects with

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Class 5 Litter Handling & Offset Rigging

Lance Piatt / 5th Class Litter Raise, Blog, Offset Track Line, Tracking Lines, Twin Tension Rope System, Two Rope Offsets, Two Tensioned Rope Rescue Systems

Class 5 Litter Handling It may be necessary to lower the litter and rescuer past a roof or overhang. In this event, it will often be best for the litter tender to get his or her legs through the spiders or above the spiders so that he or she can hold the litter away from

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How To Use The Petzl Reeve Carriage Pulley: Reeving Highlines

Lance Piatt / Anchors, Artificial High Directional AHD, Blog, Equipment, Highline Rigging, Horizontal Rigging, Knot Craft, Offset Track Line, Tracking Lines, Twin Tension Rope System, Two (Twin) Tension Rope Systems, Two Tensioned Rope Rescue Systems / 152 Comments

Let’s take a look at the Petzl REEVE carriage pulley and some of its common uses. The REEVE is made from two high-efficiency pulleys mounted onto a rigging plate. This design simplifies setting up rescue systems on a highline by reducing the amount of equipment needed as well as reducing the overall height of

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9 Ways To Quickly Get A Hold of the 3 Types of Mechanical Advantage Systems

Lance Piatt / Blog, Mechanical Advantage, Pulley Systems, Pulleys & Mechanical Advantage, Twin Tension Rope System, Twin Tension Rope System Clutch, Two (Twin) Tension Rope Systems / 36 Comments

Get More Done With Less… and remove the mystery out of “the theory” of Mechanical Advantage Systems. Mechanical Advantage Systems ~ arguably is the “bulwark” of rope rescue… giving strong support, encouragement and leadership to those in need. Wait! Doesn’t “bulwark” have to do with wall like structures raised for defense? Like a seawall? Sort

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Dynamic Directional Offset System Using an A-Frame and Natural High Directional

Lance Piatt / Blog, Dynamic Directional, Elevated Anchor Systems, General Rigging, Highline Rigging, Horizontal Rigging, Offset Track Line, Pulley Systems, Pulleys & Mechanical Advantage, Twin Tension Rope System, Twin Tension Rope System Clutch, Two (Twin) Tension Rope Systems, Two Rope Offsets, Two Tensioned Rope Rescue Systems / 10 Comments

Over time, we’ve found this style of deflection offset to be really fun. They have their limits, as with any system, but strength (when properly rigged and run) comes easy and we appreciate the versatility it offers. Large gaps or spans are typically the MO for dynamic directionals. We used a standard A-Frame configuration on

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Floating the Litter Using an A-Frame and Gin Pole Trackline

Lance Piatt / Anchors, Arizona Vortex, Artificial High Directional AHD, Elevated Anchor Systems, Litter Operations, Mainline Systems and Operations, Minimalist Mountain and Climber Rescue, Portable Anchors, Twin Tension Rope System, Twin Tension Rope System Clutch, Two (Twin) Tension Rope Systems / 253 Comments

Steep angle litter work can be about as difficult as any high angle rescue. The main reason is that the litter attendants will have to pick and choose the terrain while still maintaining patient contact and visual. This isn’t always doable and often teams are working with minimal personnel so choosing a system that works

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Two MAESTRO, I’D or RIG (used in parallel by a single operator)

Lance Piatt / Blog, Equipment, General Rigging, Twin Tension Rope System, Twin Tension Rope System Clutch, Two (Twin) Tension Rope Systems, Two Rope Offsets / 104 Comments

The MAESTRO, I’D or RIG descenders can be used in parallel in rescue situations, mainly with long rope lengths and smaller rescue teams. This technique enables a single user to simultaneously operate two devices. Advantages Even sharing of the load on the descenders Reduced potential extension of the system, in case one of the

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How can rescue trainers use computers to find hidden treasures?

Lance Piatt / Arizona Vortex, Artificial High Directional AHD, Portable Anchors, Principles of Learning, TerrAdaptor, Twin Tension Rope System, Twin Tension Rope System Clutch, Two (Twin) Tension Rope Systems, Two Rope Offsets, Two Tensioned Rope Rescue Systems / 13 Comments

I have been sharing about my sojourns… which are really about your journeys and your journeys are about your vision for the future. Everything I have taken on has been anchored into something all y’all have gone through… I know this because you told me so. Early on I in my career I was embarrassed

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What are some myths team leaders believe about hidden treasures that simply aren’t true?

Lance Piatt / Arizona Vortex, Artificial High Directional AHD, How-To Concepts, Leadership, Principles of Learning, Twin Tension Rope System, Twin Tension Rope System Clutch, Two (Twin) Tension Rope Systems, Two Tensioned Rope Rescue Systems / 19 Comments

So, “the game is afoot”… Like Sherlock Holmes I was looking for something, anything that would get me closer to solving “the mystery of the missing retention”. I approached 3 people I knew could help me in this… Reed Thorne, who literally changed the scope and trajection of technical rope rescue and is a true

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