This is a really quick look at one of the many ways a tracking skate-block can be built and run. We often hear of folks looking for a easy way to get people from “top to bottom” without having to deal with the headaches of “the math”. And so while you’ll never be able to …
The Purpose (Vision) We have always encouraged experimentation and creativity when learning. I do my best to take the advice of people I respect. The other day I sat in the studio thinking about some unused space we have and decided to build a test piece… a small slot canyon where a hiker needed to …
Question: Two or More Vectors Added Together = Applied Force = Resultant I think we all want the best. We want a stellar life. But when you get past things like Marriage? Kids? Friends? You might think of cars, houses and jobs… then what? If we are honest with ourselves, we are struggling with at …
I’ll admit it. I’m guilty. I’ve done it. Nope, I’m not talking about stepping on the rope, using dropped carabiners, or mistakenly peeing on my belay loop… c’mon winter layers can be a challenge! Nope, I’m talking about what I’ll call “carabiner shaming.” Like many, I used to pick apart photos on the interwebs to …
I thought this was a super quick illustration to show how observation and proximity make a difference. The question, here is what is the mechanical advantage difference between a “ground hauler” or that of the “load hauler”. The significance is found in the frame of reference… the applied force to the input is what defines …
Mechanical Advantage: 2:1 or 3:1? – RLA Partner Richard Delaney of RopeLab Read More »
Two boys exploring a cave and one falls in. Our heros respond and deploy rope rescue gear and rescue techniques to successfully lower a medic to attend to the injured boy. They then raise the boy up out of the cave and transport him to an ambulance. Now whether this is or isn’t what a …
Rescue Response Team CASE FILE N.013-A Plan takes Action Read More »
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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Part 2 of this High Definition video of two boys exploring a cave is sure to grab your attention. Be sure to watch Part 1. One boy falls into a cave. The Rescue Response Team responds and employs rope rescue gear and rescue techniques to successfully lower a medic to attend to the injured boy. …
Part 1 of this High Definition video of two boys exploring a cave is sure to grab your attention. One boy falls into a cave. The Rescue Response Team responds and employs rope rescue gear and rescue techniques to successfully lower a medic to attend to the injured boy. They then raise the boy up …
The CMC Rescue MPD, a Pulley + Rescue Belay + Descender, a true multi purpose device, was developed during four years of research & testing. The CMC Rescue MPD™ is the next major advance in technical hardware for professional rope rescuers…a multi-purpose device that performs all functions for main lines, belay/safety lines, tag lines and …
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