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 takes a detailed look at the equipment used by the roping technician. It applies the language and understanding of the first course (Advanced Rigging Physics – Physics for Roping Technicians 1: Vectors & Mechanical Advantage) to connectors, cordage, knots and the way forces are absorbed during falls. Finally, there is a discussion about …
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This course takes a detailed look at the equipment used by the roping technician. It applies the language and understanding of the first course (Advanced Rigging Physics – Physics for Roping Technicians 1: Vectors & Mechanical Advantage) to connectors, cordage, knots and the way forces are absorbed during falls. Finally, there is a discussion about …
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The Arizona Vortex Workshop was hosted by Rescue Response Gear and The Rigging Lab. CMC Rescue taught the 3 day workshop and was well attended. The Side A or SA Frame is probably the safest manner in which to set up an artificial high directional using the Arizona Vortex. Very accommodating to properly setting the …
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SRT or “single rope technique” uses a static line anchor system, which doubles as the climbing line… to ascend the tree canopy only. Often used when gaining access to tall conifers or a “crowed” tree. The main reason, though certainly not the only reason, to have an SRT line stay in place is for …
SRT or “single rope technique” uses a static line anchor system, which doubles as the climbing line… to ascend the tree canopy only. Often used when gaining access to tall conifers or a “crowed” tree. The main reason, though certainly not the only reason, to have an SRT line stay in place is for …
This video shows only a brief encounter with “suspect material” and that not every placement is a good one. No camming units were hurt in this making of this video. Building anchors with camming units (also know as cams or SLCDs) is not nearly as easy as it may appear. Each cam is rated for …
Building Anchors with Spring Loaded Cams: Pull Test Using Metolius Camming Units. Read More »
Major taglines employs two mainlines, and two belay lines at the same time. The two working in harmony, while one is in the lower mode, the other is in the raising mode. Major taglines are most often use to negotiate larger type gaps. In most cases the major tagline has two notable advantages over highlines. …
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Major taglines employs two mainlines, and two belay lines at the same time. The two working in harmony, while one is in the lower mode, the other is in the raising mode. Major taglines are most often use to negotiate larger type gaps. In most cases the major tagline has two notable advantages over highlines. …
PART 4: Control Side – Major Tagline | Horizontal Rigging Read More »
