Excerpt from Knots & Pulleys in Rope Rigging Systems Vol. 1 Segment 7 Let’s continue with our discussion on pulley systems. We can look at what we have right here. You can see the Vortex and we have a sandbag as a weight right now. What we have here in the way of a …
Staggered Anchors: Progression from 3:1 to 9:1 Simple Mechanical Advantage Read More »
The Bowline is a time honored knot that continues to serve well, not only in the mariner industry, but also in construction. Some of the excellent attributes of the Bowline, such as small gain and the ability to untie after a heavy load is very suitable for rescue as well. There are many variations on the Bowline …
Bowline Knots | Knots & Pulleys in Rope Rigging Systems Vol. 1 Segment 4 – Rigging Lab Read More »
This sequence takes a page out of the nautical use of block and tackle hauling systems. By reeving double sheave pulley in the manner described here, the practitioner will acquire valuable skills in building a more efficient pulley system. The way we address knots, MAs (Mechanical Advantages), and Anchors in these videos are more general …
The “Confined Space Rig” is a compound 6:1 that when configured in the manner shown in this sequence, it works extremely well for straight vertical confined space drops. This sequence will take you through the steps. The way we address knots, MAs (Mechanical Advantages), and Anchors in these videos are more general and with a …
Confined Space Rig | Knots & Pulleys in Rope Rigging Systems Vol. 1 Segment 8 Read More »
In this sequence we address the 5 basic rules of constructing a simple mechanical advantage with pulleys and pulley systems. This information has been handed down over centuries through the mariners industry and they still hold true for today in a very useful understanding. The first rule is… if the rope is tied off at …
Pulley Systems Rules | Knots & Pulleys in Rope Rigging Systems Vol. 1 Segment 6 Read More »
Knots are a microcosm of rigging; this is to reinforce the fact that even the smallest aspect of rigging — the knot — is of huge importance. All the physical attributes in large rigging systems are also present in a single knot! The way we address knots, MAs (Mechanical Advantages), and Anchors in these videos …
Microcosm of Knots | Knots & Pulleys in Rope Rigging Systems Vol. 1 Segment 5 Read More »
What are some of the finer points of tying a Figure Eight? This sequence talks about the importance of dressing, setting and controlling the gain (size) of the Figure Eight family of knots. The way we address knots, MAs (Mechanical Advantages), and Anchors in these videos are more general and with a focus of the …
Figure 8 – Eights | Knots & Pulleys in Rope Rigging Systems Vol.1 Segment 3 Read More »
The sequence addresses the hitches in general. We focus on tying the Clove Hitch and the Prusik. The way we address knots, MAs (Mechanical Advantages), and Anchors in these videos are more general and with a focus of the finer points that are many times overlooked. Our hopes are that the viewer walks away with …
Hitch Knots | Knots & Pulleys in Rope Rigging Systems Segment 2 Read More »
In this segment we explore some of the finer points of knot craft and the make-up of a quality rescue knot. The way we address knots, MAs (Mechanical Advantages) and anchors in this video is a general presentation with a focus on the finer points that are many times overlooked. Our hope is that the …
Elements of A Knot | Knots & Pulleys in Rope Rigging Systems Segment 1 Read More »
