Often, Gin Poles (aka monopods) are considered pretty unstable. I mean,… really? However, when considering the entirety of how “guying” a monopod works, the stability moves up in scale considerably. Gin Poles have begun to get a lot of attention as of late and this will continue to happen in the coming months and years, …
Dual Gin Pole System Using A Major Tagline Day 3 of our annual Rope Rescue Team retreat at Smith Rock State Park in Oregon and Team B is looking for a little revenge on Team 1 for yesterday’s challenge of bringing a tended litter up a vertical face with two nasty overhangs and a sharp …
Email marcel@resultantrescue.com Marcel Rodriguez Rigging Lab Academy Instructor | Search and Rescue Member | Rope Team Leader Marcel is a volunteer Search & Rescue Team Member and Rope Team Leader with Pacific Northwest Search and Rescue in Portland, Oregon. He currently holds qualifications as an EMT/WEMT, Advanced Swiftwater Rescue Technician and Technical Rope Rescue-Technician Level …
This project was done in concert with Rescue Response Gear. We caught up with Pat Rhodes to find out what makes up the Elements of Rigging… Knots and Hitches, Pulley Systems and their Rules, Anchors, Reeving Systems/Highlines, Resultants and Force Vectors. Pat Rhodes has long been considered a mentor to thousands of riggers through the …
We caught up with Pat Rhodes to find out what makes up the Elements of Rigging… Knots and Hitches, Pulley Systems and their Rules, Anchors, Reeving Systems/Highlines, Resultants and Force Vectors. Pat Rhodes has long been considered a mentor to thousands of riggers through the world. What he has to say is important. Over …
This course covers the basic physics that apply to roping systems. This course should enable technicians to develop a deeper understanding and sound approach to problem solving. Considering force and tension as vectors and finding creative ways to apply these in the field makes it so much easier to define resultants and calculate mechanical advantage …
Advanced Rigging Physics: Vectors & Mechanical Advantage (Trailer)-Richard Delaney Read More »
This course covers the basic physics that apply to roping systems. This course should enable technicians to develop a deeper understanding and a sound approach to problem-solving. Considering force and tension as vectors and finding creative ways to apply these in the field makes it so much easier to define resultants and calculate mechanical advantage …
Advanced Rigging Physics: Vectors & Mechanical Advantage (Trailer)-Richard Delaney Read More »
This course covers the basic physics that apply to roping systems. This course should enable technicians to develop a deeper understanding and sound approach to problem solving. Considering force and tension as vectors and finding creative ways to apply these in the field makes it so much easier to define resultants and calculate mechanical …
Advanced Rigging Physics: Vectors & Mechanical Advantage (Trailer)-Richard Delaney Read More »
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. …
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 …
