Tensioning Side: The tensioning of any highline system is one of the key elements to the success of the operation. This is even more critical for the rigging of multiple bundled highlines. Whether it is a twin or quad bundle system each rope of the trackline must receive an equal amount of tension. During […]
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The “A” Frame: The floating A Frame is very similar to that of the single trackline, other than there are now two ropes in the trackline to deal with. This little segment addresses some of the specific aspects of a high directional anchor during the operation of a multi-bundle highline system. Sterling Rope is the
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Carriage System The carriage system for a twin bundle or quad bundle highline is very similar to the single trackline. At this point of the discussion, We can now see how much tighter the trackline is. Each rope of the trackline is about the same tension as the single system…in this case we have two
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The Gin Pole: The floating gin pole (mono-pod) is a useful alterative for a high directional especially when backpacking long distances. With proper guying in place, the gin pole works quite well as a high directional for a highline system. Sterling Rope is the Official Rope of Rescue Response Gear’s The Rigging Lab. The
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The Termination Side: This video shows one of many methods to eliminate a knot in the trackline of a highline system. Depicted here is single prusik bypasses; one per each leg of the twin bundled system. The single prusik is a load cell in its own right…if the trackline is receiving too much tension they
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Tension forces are two forces acting on one object, moving in opposite directions (away from one another) to stretch the object. Compression forces are two forces acting on one object, moving in opposite directions (towards one another) to compress or deform the object. In this video, the Arizona Vortex is used as a compression member,
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Physics apply to all of our lives. Ropes and rescue and rigging are no different. Pat discusses applied physics of rope rescue, hauling systems and the effects of gravity on raising and lowering objects. Sterling Rope is the Official Rope of Rescue Response Gear’s The Rigging Lab. The Lab uses Sterling’s 11mm HTP Static for
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This video is a segment taken from the Horizontal Rigging Course conducted at the Rescue Response Gear Rigging Lab, during this presentation we will take a look at some basic design considerations in the construction of a simple highline system. Although we address the more traditional highline rigging techniques during the actual course; this
Resultants is another core rigging physics concept that is at time confusing and misunderstood. During this sequence we will clear up some of this confusion. The way we address knots, MAs (Mechanical Advantages), and Anchors in these videos are more general and with a focus of the finer points that are many times overlooked. Our
Friction is a valuable factor in rigging; we are either using it to our advantage to lower something, or we are trying to overcome it when hauling. We use some applied physics to shed some light on this topic. The way we address knots, MAs (Mechanical Advantages), and Anchors in these videos are more general
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