A highline is a tensioned rope system used to transport a rescuer and patient across a gap that cannot be crossed any other way — canyons, gorges, building-to-building, or industrial spans. When ground access isn’t an option, a highline is. This chapter covers both system types, the calculations that govern them, and how to operate […]
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Highline Rescue Requires Precision In rope rescue operations, moving a load across horizontal or diagonal spans—whether suspended from high directionals or tensioned lines—demands a system that’s not only stable and redundant, but also dynamically adjustable under load. This is where English Reeve and Reverse Reeve systems shine. Both reeving systems offer unique advantages depending on
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The Less Than 10 Percent Solution Highlines The Less Than 10 Percent Solution Highlines are one of the most complex and intimidating rigging systems in technical rescue. Whether it’s spanning vast gaps or ensuring the safe transport of a load, building a functional highline requires understanding multiple components, systems, and techniques. For many, like the
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