An understanding of mechanical advantage systems — in raising and lower modes — is crucial to all rope rescue technicians.

Mechanical Advantage: 2:1 or 3:1? – RLA Partner Richard Delaney of RopeLab

By Lance Piatt / Blog, General Rigging, Pulleys & Mechanical Advantage / 112 Comments

I thought this was a super quick illustration to show how observation and proximity make a difference. The question, here is what is the mechanical advantage difference between a “ground hauler” or that of the “load hauler”. The significance is found in the frame of reference… the applied force to the input is what defines …

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A Few of the RLA Foundational Level Courses

By Lance Piatt / Blog, General Rigging, Safe Practices / 158 Comments

Hey all! We’ve just completed and released the first phase of our Operations Level Foundations Course work. Thanks so much for your patience in this. Try Our Unlimited Team Membership 30 Day Trial The process of being functionally successful within a group. Understanding that nothing ever happens without community, Operations becomes of pivotal importance because …

An understanding of mechanical advantage systems — in raising and lower modes — is crucial to all rope rescue technicians.

Mechanical Advantage: 2:1 or 3:1? – RLA Partner Richard Delaney of RopeLab

A Few of the RLA Foundational Level Courses

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