By: Marcel Rodriguez In my teaching, I am fortunate to work with many new and aspiring rope rescue enthusiasts. I really enjoy introducing new students to all of the wonders of rope work and rigging and thoroughly appreciate the courses and focused seminars I am able to teach. As exciting as structured training can be, […]
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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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An innovative escape device by Sterling Rope. This device gives firefighters an advanced, yet simple tool for hands-free, emergency egress. The F4 is an auto-locking descent control device. It is engineered to allow easy horizontal movement. The rope is easily pre-rigged by threading the rope through the holes for fast deployment. A great escape device!
An innovative escape device system by Sterling Rope. This device and system gives firefighters an advanced, yet simple tool for hands-free, emergency egress. The F4 is an auto-locking descent control device. It is engineered to allow easy horizontal movement. The system offers multiple configurations all of which include the F4, an anchor, rope, carabiner and
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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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