Sling Redirects Techniques for Arborists and Rope Rescue are one of the most useful tools in rope work. Whether you are climbing, rigging, or performing rescue operations, a redirect changes the rope’s path to improve efficiency, positioning, and comfort. Climbers often rely on natural redirects — running the rope around a branch, beam, or rock […]
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A “Slack Anchor System” with Independent Primary, Independent Secondary (often abbreviated as “Independent P, Independent S”) refers to a rope rescue anchor setup designed for maximum redundancy and safety. In this system: Primary Anchor(s): The main anchor(s) bear the load of the rescue system. Secondary Anchor(s): A completely separate, independent anchor system is set up as a backup,
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Load Sharing Anchor Adjustable Anchor using One Prusik and an Alpine Butterfly The Load Sharing Anchor Adjustable Anchor using One Prusik and an Alpine Butterfly is a clean and effective solution when you need fast rigging with minimal equipment. It provides controlled tension, midline strength, and flexibility for real-time adjustments—all without tearing down the system.
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Load Sharing Anchor 2 X 1 With Prusik and Butterfly In this focused tutorial, we walk through a clean and effective anchor strategy: the Load Sharing Anchor 2 X 1 with Prusik and Butterfly. This system combines two critical knots—the alpine butterfly and a prusik hitch—to create an anchor that is both secure and field-adjustable
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2×1 Equalette Load Sharing Anchor with Limiting Knots The 2×1 equalette anchor is a refined variation of traditional cordelette systems. It’s designed to distribute load between two anchor points while incorporating limiting knots to reduce extension and manage system stability in the event of anchor failure. This setup is efficient, adaptable, and ideal for environments
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