By: Marcel Rodriguez In my teaching, I am fortunate to work with many new and aspiring rope rescue enthusiasts. I really enjoy introducing new students to all of the wonders of rope work and rigging and thoroughly appreciate the courses and focused seminars I am able to teach. As exciting as structured training can be, …
The CMC MPD has literally changed the way riggers have thought about “systems”. The lightning rod idea, first envisioned by Kirk Mauthner of Basecamp Innovations, was a work in progress for many years. Once prototypes were completed, the risks heightened! Would teams and personal embrace or reject the concept. Well, the answer was a resounding YES! Sure, it …
From Larry Walters for ITRS: Modern Day Belay Testing Read More »
Moving Beyond 10:1 Static System Saftey Factor Moving Beyond 10:1 SSSF Introducing Force Limiting Systems and Managing the Right Risk at the Right Time ITRS 2014 By: Kirk Mauthner, British Columbia, Canada, kirk.mauthner@gmail.com Abstract: Most rope rescuers are aware or familiar with the concept of applying a safety factor – such as 10:1 – to …
This Video Series is Sponsored by Anchoring underpins all of our rope based activities and each of these will have varying requirements overlaid with restrictions dictated by the site. The V-Anchor is a simple a versatile approach to anchoring which can be readily applied to a range of roping contexts: abseiling, rappelling, top-rope top-belay climbing, …
This Video Series is Sponsored by Part of the V-Anchor Series V-Anchors Anchoring underpins all of our rope based activities and each of these will have varying requirements overlaid with restrictions dictated by the site. The V-Anchor is a simple a versatile approach to anchoring which can be readily applied to a range of roping …
This Video Series is Sponsored by V-Anchors Anchoring underpins all of our rope based activities and each of these will have varying requirements overlaid with restrictions dictated by the site. The V-Anchor is a simple a versatile approach to anchoring which can be readily applied to a range of roping contexts: abseiling, rappelling, top-rope top-belay …
V Anchor System for General All-Purpose Anchoring Read More »
This Video Series is Sponsored by Anchoring underpins all of our rope based activities and each of these will have varying requirements overlaid with restrictions dictated by the site. The V-Anchor is a simple a versatile approach to anchoring which can be readily applied to a range of roping contexts: abseiling, rappelling, top-rope top-belay climbing, …
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This Video Series is Sponsored by V-Anchors Anchoring underpins all of our rope based activities and each of these will have varying requirements overlaid with restrictions dictated by the site. The V-Anchor is a simple a versatile approach to anchoring which can be readily applied to a range of roping contexts: abseiling, rappelling, top-rope top-belay …
Sterling Rope prusik cords are for general utility purposes and Prusik purposes. Not for use in lead climbing or rappelling. Designed a little differently to make them more rugged, yet easier to knot and use. This is done by having higher twist levels in the sheaths and cores. Some other cords have no twist in …
Sterling Rope’s Prusiks: Gear Video Vault by Rescue Response Gear Read More »
Pulley Systems Introduction Victims in the field of rescue often times find themselves stranded somewhere well above head level on cliffs, mountains, bridges, buildings and other structures. The obvious challenge of importance to the rescue attempt is the need to get the victim down. Any ultimate benefit from the rescue maneuver hinges upon …
Pulleys & Systems for Rescue & Industrial Rope Access Read More »
