Debunking the myth of parallel mechanical advantage

Why Parallel Haul Systems Don’t Double Mechanical Advantage in Rope Rescue

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Debunking the Myth of Multiplying Mechanical Advantage In technical rope rescue, clarity and precision matter—especially when it comes to understanding mechanical advantage. One common belief that continues to circulate in the rescue and rigging world is that two parallel 3:1 systems hauling a single load equals a 6:1 advantage. It sounds intuitive. It looks clean […]

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