Rigging Pre-Operation Check Before the Load Goes On You’ve built the system. The anchors are set, the rope is rigged, and the hardware is in place. You’ve run through it in your head more than once. And still — before you commit, before the load goes on, before the operation begins — there’s a moment […]
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Mechanical advantage lies at the heart of rope rescue, and pulleys are the tools that make it possible. By redirecting force and multiplying effort, pulley systems enable rescuers to move loads that would otherwise be unmanageable. Understanding how these systems work—specifically how rope anchoring, pulley placement, and rope routing affect efficiency—is essential for building safe,
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In many rescue environments, a fully redundant system is needed—but the available anchors may be limited. One efficient solution is a Slack Anchor System with independent primary anchors and a shared secondary anchor. This setup preserves redundancy without requiring four completely separate anchor placements. It’s a hybrid model: strong, efficient, and commonly used in rope
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