Hey there, So I am hanging in the office today… first major storms of the season, and thinking about rope. Ha! Right!! Actually, warmer weather, rivers, surf and trail running has my attention, but that is probably TMI ya? Actually I am looking over a number of questions I received the last few months pertaining to rope. […]
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By: Jason Ilowite When we reach way back in our memory banks to when we were new drivers, I would venture to say most of us dreamed about rolling down the road in a nice new luxury or sports car some day. We all, however, recognized the importance of learning on the older model, that
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Trask Bradbury Rigging Lab Academy Instructor | Co-Owner & Operator of Master Point Rope Access Solutions Trask is the consummate rope man and puts safety above all else. Whether tied into the sharp end of a single rope on ice or rock, or rigging ropes to make a drop from wind turbines – he is
By: Tom Wood We’ve all probably heard this comment, and some of us may have even made this comment ourselves after sitting through a rope rescue or rope access class taught by someone who probably couldn’t teach someone to (properly) tie their own shoes. Well, I think it’s safe to say that like everything else that can
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By: Marcel Rodriguez I have long been a fan of artificial high directional anchors (AHDs) for dealing with tricky edges. Beyond the obvious benefits of having a focal point above a tricky edge, the reduction of mechanical disadvantage (through friction) is a strong argument for raising the rope off of the deck and reducing contact.
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LABOR OF LOVE: RIGGER In July 2015, the Musilac music festival (Aix-les-Bains, France) was in full swing. Just a few hours prior to the festival, riggers were busy setting up the lighting and sound systems for the massive stage on the shores of Lake Bourget. Learn more about the intricacies of this interesting profession through
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At Rescue Response Gear, we are committed to the Experience…the knowledge or mastery of an event or subject gained through involvement in or exposure to it. This year will be the unveiling of The Ibex. Red Ibex Solutions, will include Rescue Response Gear, The Rigging Lab and our amazing film crew of Raven Media. Admittedly,
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Rescue tripods “falling over” Natural, improvised, and purpose built high directionals are used to manage loads over edges and through openings. They can make otherwise impossible tasks possible. There are now many proprietary solutions with almost limitless configurations that are being used by rope technicians for access, standby rescue, technical rescue, and load management. High
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This Video Series is Sponsored by The SkyHook Hoist / System was designed to simplify confined space and remote rescues requiring a device with lifting and lowering capability. The heart of the system is a two-speed, self-tailing manual winch with a removable handle for compact storage. The SkyHook Hoist utilises any length of standard 1/2″
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The Arizona Vortex Multipod, named the “Multipod” because of its flexibility, has a two-piece break-apart head that can be rigged as a standard tripod, or in advanced applications, as an A-Frame, a sideways A-Frame, or a Gin Pole. The “easel” leg allows the tripod to be leaned to form an easel A-Frame, placing anchor points
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