Everyone has a key to success right? Everyone seems to have “5 Steps To Somewhere”. I even see the 7 Pillars of [fill in the blank]… Oh wait, I did that one (sorry). So I thought what I’d do is give you three quick tech tips for your weekend. Use them and enjoy.
This is a re-post from RopeLab.com.au and Richard Delaney Fall Factor The term ‘Fall Factor’ (FF) is often used to describe the ratio of the distance fallen to the amount of rope in the system that is available to absorb the energy associated with arresting the fall. Fall Factor = Distance fallen ÷ Rope in …
Rescue rigging’s new era has begun. It started maybe as early as 2005 and has continued to evolve for the last 10 years. Today’s riggers are a mixed breed as opposed to days gone by where if you weren’t in the fire service, you were a climber or caver and thus weren’t really trusted…. You …
Rescue Rope-Based Rigging Concepts… A new book by Steve Crandall. At first glance I see Images, Content and a Warning sign! A warning sign? Because books are not intended to be used in place of active proficient practice. Steve’s insight on the subject of rope rescue, rigging and intellectual concepts of physics, breathes life into the …
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Richard Delaney, the founder of RopeLab and curator of Rope Test Lab, brings you the essential rigging concepts in this Rigging Lab Academy mini course. Anchors, mechanical-advantage calculations, friction and managing edge trauma, and skate-blocks are all discussed in this mini course, which is available for free for all members of Rigging Lab Academy.
The leading authority of professionals discussing technical topics of research dedicated to the rescue industry. Here is a brief summary of early history of the International Technical Rescue Symposium: The germ of the idea for the Symposium actually came from John Dill. One day during a phone conversation, John suggested that what was needed was a …
At Rescue Response Gear, we are committed to the Experience…the knowledge or mastery of an event or subject gained through involvement in or exposure to it. This year will be the unveiling of The Ibex. Red Ibex Solutions, will include Rescue Response Gear, The Rigging Lab and our amazing film crew of Raven Media. Admittedly, …
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