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Understanding Anchor Forces

Understanding Anchor Forces

Understanding Anchor Forces In technical rigging and rescue operations, anchors form the backbone of every system. However, the strength of an anchor setup depends not only on individual components but also on the angles and forces exerted within multi-point systems. By understanding strength ratings, force vectors, and the impact of angles, riggers can ensure safe […]

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Force Vectors and Horizontal Systems

Force Vectors and Horizontal Systems

Force Vectors and Horizontal Systems in Rope Rigging Understanding the dynamics of force vectors is crucial for designing safe and effective rope rigging systems. When working with multiple anchor points, technicians must carefully manage the angles formed between these points. Larger angles result in greater stress on the anchors, potentially compromising the system’s integrity. Minimizing

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Force Multipliers in Rigging

Force Multipliers in Rigging

Understanding rigging involves grasping key concepts of trigonometry and vector physics. Rigging, at its core, is about managing force—its direction, magnitude, and impact on systems. To effectively study rigging, one must also study vectors, which combine both direction and magnitude to describe forces. This understanding is crucial for building safe and efficient rope systems. Scalars

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Building Your Rigging Quiver

Building Your Rigging Quiver

Building Your Rigging Quiver We all want the best—a stellar life—but what does “best” even mean? Marriage, kids, friends, jobs, cars, houses… those are the easy answers. But peel back the layers, and you’ll see most of us are struggling to define what “best” truly looks like for our own lives. Here’s the truth: we

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