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Building Redundancy into Highline Rescue Systems with the REEVE Pulley Assembly

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Highline Rescue: A Multi-Directional Access System with Built-In Redundancy Rescue environments don’t always offer easy access. Whether it’s a ravine, a collapsed structure, or a remote vertical shaft, reaching the subject often requires a blend of horizontal movement and vertical descent. The Highline Assembly—centered around the REEVE and SPIN pulleys—is designed to handle exactly these […]

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Fundamentals of Rigging in Rescue Operations -English and Reverse Reeve Systems for Highline Rescue

English and Reverse Reeve Systems for Highline Rescue

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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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Petzl REEVE: Versatile Highline Pulley for Rescue Systems

Petzl REEVE: Versatile Highline Pulley for Rescue Systems

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Petzl REEVE: Versatile Highline Pulley for Rescue Systems The Petzl REEVE carriage pulley is a versatile tool designed for high-efficiency rescue systems, especially in highline applications. Its unique design combines two pulleys and a rigging plate, simplifying setup and reducing equipment needs. Here’s an overview of its features, uses, and configurations: Key Features Simplified Setup:

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