We caught up with Pat Rhodes to find out what makes up the elements of rigging. About the Course Elements of Rigging — Knots and Hitches, Pulley Systems (and their rules), Anchors, Reeving Systems, Highlines, Resultants and Force Vectors. While it is true that “an element” by definition can no longer be broken down, I […]
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Upper strap for KNEE ASCENT LOOP and KNEE ASCENT CLIP assemblies
Upper strap for KNEE ASCENT LOOP and KNEE ASCENT CLIP assemblies increases durability. It attaches to the waistbelt of SEQUOIA and SEQUOIA SRT harnesses. It has slots for connecting the elastic of the KNEE ASCENT assemblies and a connector for attaching the mechanical Prusik. The strap allows the ZIGZAG or ZIGZAG PLUS and CHICANE unit to be raised.
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Auxiliary brake for mechanical Prusik on single ropes, for tree care
The CHICANE auxiliary braking device allows ZIGZAG and ZIGZAG PLUS mechanical Prusiks to be used on single ropes. It provides continuous additional friction on descents. The excellent compatibility of the CHICANE and mechanical Prusik as an assembled unit ensures smooth rope glide through the brake during ascents. The ergonomic handle provides excellent grip and facilitates movement while limb walking. Thanks to the openable side plate, installation is quick and easy.
Knee ascender assembly with connector for boot, facilitating single rope ascents, for tree care
The KNEE ASCENT CLIP assembly facilitates the arborist’s ascent when using the ZIGZAG or ZIGZAG PLUS mechanical Prusik on a single rope. It contains an upper strap, a CROLL L rope clamp, a lower strap with connector that attaches to the sewn webbing on the top of the arborist’s boot, and an XS size TOOLBAG tool pouch. The system is entirely adjustable and adapts to all shapes and sizes.
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Knee ascender assembly with foot loop to facilitate ascents on a single rope, for tree care
The KNEE ASCENT LOOP assembly facilitates the arborist’s ascent when using the ZIGZAG or ZIGZAG PLUS mechanical Prusik on a single rope. It contains an upper strap, a CROLL L rope clamp, a lower strap with foot loop and an XS size TOOLBAG tool pouch. The system is entirely adjustable and adapts to all shapes and sizes.
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A good package for a truck or engine company that responds to over-the-side rescues or needs a vertical lift capability for trench or confined space rescues, this kit contains the primary rope rescue equipment on most of the FEMA and USAR requirements lists. For a communications capabiity, add the Con-Space USAR Task Force Kit. Both
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A good package for a truck or engine company that responds to over-the-side rescues or needs a vertical lift capability for trench or confined space rescues, this kit contains the primary rope rescue equipment on most of the FEMA and USAR requirements lists. For a communications capabiity, add the Con-Space USAR Task Force Kit. Both
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This kit contains the necessary personal equipment that an individual technical rescuer should carry in their pack, including personal protective equipment (PPE) for the head and hands. CMC offers this kit with a full-body ATOM™ Rescue Harness. Please specify your desired harness and glove size in the comments section when you reach the check out page.
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A Rescue System Rope That Floats. Intended for high-load applications that normally call for a lifeline, but also require a rope that floats, our New England River Rescue Rope is compatible with Prusik hitches, ascenders, pulleys, and other rescue hardware. Its core is polyolefin covered with a tough, abrasion-resistant nylon sheath. Rope is sold by
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When you need to set up for a vertical entry into a confined space, this kit covers all the bases. The kit includes the primary access line, a belay/retrieval system and the gear for the entrant using our CSR2 Pulley System™ for a 4:1 lowering and raising system and the CMC Triskelion™ for the overhead anchor point. The CMC Triskelion is
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