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Knot Pass Through a System - Advanced Mechanical Advantage Systems in Rescue Operations

Knot Pass Through a System

Knot Pass Through a System: Essential Techniques for Rope Rescue Operations In technical rope rescue, passing a knot through a system is a critical skill.

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Lance Piatt June 12, 2024 No Comments
Unlocking Rope Edge Safety

Unlocking Rope Edge Safety

In the dynamic environments of the fire service and search and rescue operations, ensuring the safety of our responders is paramount. Among the critical considerations

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Lance Piatt February 12, 2024 No Comments
vt prusik

VT Prusik Testing & Reliability

The Importance of Testing and Understanding the VT Prusik Hitch The VT (6/1) Prusik Hitch isn’t just another tool in a rescuer’s kit; it represents

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Lance Piatt April 29, 2021 313 Comments
Petzl SPIN Swivel Pulleys

Petzl SPIN Swivel Pulleys

Petzl SPIN L1, L2, and L1D Swivel Pulleys Petzl continues to push the boundaries of innovation with the upcoming release of the SPIN series swivel

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Lance Piatt February 23, 2021 6 Comments
Two Tension Rope System

Two Tension Rope System

Recommended Rope Systems: Two-Tension Rope System (TTRS) for Raise and Lower Operations In the world of technical rope rescue, the Two-Tension Rope System (TTRS) has

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Lance Piatt October 23, 2020 43 Comments
Carabiner How-To Guide

Carabiner How To Guide

Carabiner How To Guide Carabiners are the backbone of any rigging or rescue system. These versatile connectors come in various shapes, sizes, and locking mechanisms,

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Lance Piatt May 9, 2020 11 Comments
Inside 9 Mechanical Advantage

Inside 9 Mechanical Advantage

The Inside 9 Mechanical Advantage System: A Game-Changer for Efficient Rigging In the world of technical rescue and rigging, efficiency, speed, and reliability are paramount.

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Lance Piatt February 2, 2020 36 Comments
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