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key articles on artificial high directionals (AHDs) - Artificial High Directionals Purpose Built Systems and Improvised Solutions

Purpose Built Artificial High Directionals

/ Arizona Vortex, Artificial High Directional AHD, Blog, Equipment, Portable Anchors, TerrAdaptor

Artificial High Directionals: Purpose-Built Systems and Improvised Solutions Artificial High Directionals (AHDs) play a crucial role in technical rescue operations by creating elevated anchor points for hauling, lowering, and managing edge transitions. While purpose-built products like the Arizona Vortex and SMC Terradaptor are industry standards, rescue teams often encounter scenarios where they must improvise using […]

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Using Vortex as Aerial Ladder

Using Vortex as Aerial Ladder

/ Blog, Dynamic Directional, Pat Rhodes, Team Competencies / 7 Comments

Using an Arizona Vortex as a Mock Aerial Ladder for Study Purposes Aerial ladders are a staple in technical rescue, offering height, leverage, and adaptability in various scenarios. However, the complexity of forces acting on these structures requires a deep understanding of physics to ensure safety and effectiveness. To explore these dynamics, Rigging Lab Academy

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