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Free eBook: Mainline Operations

Friction… it’s gravity’s most powerful accomplice! leverage it to your Mechanical advantage Switch from raising and lowering a mainline system with confidence, knowing that you’re operating… Safely Effectively Efficiently And in control of the rescue package Pages Chapters Actionable tips World-renown author Get It On Any Device Want to apply the concepts you learn on […]

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An Introduction to Jiggers

The following information is meant only as an informational introduction to the loveable jigger system. An Introduction to Jiggers Generally, these beauties are considered pre-rigged pulley systems used mainly for hauling, but can be very important in lowering heavy loads as well. The advantage of these systems is in their rapid deployment, and straightforward operation

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A Few of the RLA Foundational Level Courses

Hey all!  We’ve just completed and released the first phase of our Operations Level Foundations Course work.  Thanks so much for your patience in this. Try Our Unlimited Team Membership 30 Day Trial The process of being functionally successful within a group. Understanding that nothing ever happens without community, Operations becomes of pivotal importance because

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Think Smart and Powerful… Employ Multi Use Devices

Thinking smart is power.  Power is the ability to get things done with an element of Authority.  Authority carries with it a mantle of Responsibility.  Responsibility carries with it the need for planning and expected outcomes. The following is quick mini look at developing a mindset of “multiplicity”.  Manpower is expensive.  Equipment is relatively cheap

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CMC MPD vs Petzl ID Using an Inside 9 Mechanical Advantage

The “Inside 9” gives a 9:1 mechanical advantage and no person is needed to tend the CMC MPD and the Petzl I’D functioning as the progress capture for the raising system and thus provide an easy transfer back to a lowering system. Other product included in video footage: Sterling 7/16 HTP HTP (hyper-tenacity polyester) is

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CSR2 Pulley System for Confined Space Rescue

CSR2 Pulley System for Confined Space Rescue In this video we review the features and efficiencies of the CSR2 Pulley System from CMC. Ideal for confined space rescues, the patented locking mechanism in the CSR2 Pulley is easy to release under load, creating much greater efficiency with lowering and raising. The patented locking mechanism in

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Courses

Rigging Lab Academy Courses Over 18,000+ enrollments to date No matter your level of experience or preferred rigging discipline, we have courses and certifications that will help you build a strong and stable foundation of critical, must-know rigging skills. All of our courses can be accessed through our Monthly and Annual Memberships. $ 19 95 Billed Monthly

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Rigging For Effect – Get Your Ropes Off the Ground Using A “Rigging Workstation”

Rigging For Effect – Get Your Ropes Off the Ground Using A Rigging Workstation. Construction of a Rigging Workstation Focused locations for a multiple systems Better body position when operating systems Improves the angle of ropes when using a high directional If you’re technical rope rescue experience has been anything like mine, there has been

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