A jigger system is a mechanical advantage system that uses pulleys to increase the force applied to an object. It is typically used in rescue and rigging operations where multiple people are needed to apply force to an object, such as a stretcher or piece of equipment. The jigger system allows the load to be distributed evenly …
The Jigger… What is it? – A Rope Rescue Technician’s Best Friend Read More »
Okay, so the operation that we did here was a high angle pick-off. And what we do is, we start with our double-long tail bowline. So we approach the victim, we take one of the tails and secure that to their second point of attachment on their harness. At that point we need to unweight …
Uninjured Victim High Angle Pick Off Using Petzl Jag System Read More »
The cost of rope rescue rigging and training, much less a rescue, has some inherent expenditures. There is the direct cost of the gear, which to some might seem like a lot, but in reality it pales in comparison to the costs of personnel and training. These can easily be broken down into professionals who …
The Cost of Doing Business with a Dynamic Directional Between Gin-pole and A-Frame Read More »
