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Pulley Systems Rules | Knots & Pulleys in Rope Rigging Systems Vol. 1 Segment 6

Written By: Lance Piatt

In this sequence we address the 5 basic rules of constructing a simple mechanical advantage with pulleys and pulley systems. This information has been handed down over centuries through the mariners industry and they still hold true for today in a very useful understanding.

The first rule is… if the rope is tied off at the anchor it is always going to be even. It’s going to be a 2:1, a 4:1, a 6:1, 8:1. Here we have a 2:1. It’s tied off at the anchor.

Rule number 2 says, if it’s tied off at the load it is always going to be odd…

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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 hopes are that the viewer walks away with an energized commitment to studying the “WHY” behind general rigging, and focus on an extremely clean approach and a dedication to practice and muscle memory. We will explore the finer points of these topics that are applicable to anyone who is called upon to rig.

Commitment to rigging as an art form is the true storyline.
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Lance Piatt

Beginning his career in the rescue and rigging world as a “blue collar” SAR member with Deschutes and Jefferson County teams. Lance Piatt owns and operates Red Ibex Solutions, a sales and marketing wheelhouse blending rope rigging education and exquisite imagery with equipment knowledge and understanding; housing Rigging Lab Academy and Rescue Response Gear… Lance is producing high-end video education, working with several experts and instructors to produce unique series of “how to videos” and courses for rope rigging: Such as; the first ever full-length rescue training DVD, 'Tower Rescue', released in fall of 2005. As well as a series of scenario-based rescues ranging from cave rescue to cliff rescue.

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