Originally developed by Reed Thorne of Arizona-based Ropes That Rescue, the AZTEK (Arizona Technician’s Edge Kit) is used globally and offers more than 100 rigging solutions in a bag. As one of the most versatile tools used in rope rescue, the system reflects the philosophy of keeping rigging equipment simple, efficient, non-specialized, light and small.
The design of the CMC Rescue AZTEK ProSeries LT System (Load Tender) leaves no detail ignored. The more compact ‘LT’ version of the AZTEK offers 28 feet of 8 mm AZTEK ProSeries® Cord that can extend the set-of-fours up to 6 feet, providing a 4:1 or 5:1 mechanical advantage with a minimum breaking strength (MBS) of 36 kN (8,093 lbf). The LT system includes (2) ProTech™ Aluminum Manual-Lock Carabiners w/ removable keeper pin – 31 kN (6,969 lbf) for attaching to the swivel ends. (Note: Included carabiners must be installed by the user and are UL Classified for NFPA Technical Use)
USES: Whether using the set-of-fours (SOFs) as a quick 4:1 or 5:1 M/A for a multitude of rigging applications, or for pick-off rescues, the versatile AZTEK ProSeries LT System gives rescuers and rope access technicians endless rigging solutions in a bag, including:
- Quickly adjusts litter attendant position, low/high
- High-angle attendant tether
- High-angle litter scoops
- Solo pick-off
- Personal mechanical advantage
- Knot passing
- Aids in correcting disoriented equipment under load
- Effortlessly transfer loads
- Promptly establish dynamic fixed brakes
- Pre-tensioned back-ties
- Redirect anchors
- Load-releasing hitch
- Tensioned guying
The AZTEK ProSeries LT System comes assembled in an attachable carry bag and includes:
- CMC Rescue AZTEK Omni Pulley Set – UL Classified to NFPA 1983 (2017 ED)
- Quick Pin for AZTEK Omni Pulley
- AZTEK ProSeries® Cord – 28 feet of 8 mm hi-viz orange, 15 kN (3,372 lbf);Sewn-Eye Termination -12 kN (2,698 lbf)
- (2) ProTech™ Aluminum Manual-Lock Carabiners w/ removable keeper pin – 31 kN (6,969 lbf), not installed
- AZTEK Bound-Loop Prusik, blue (6 mm) – 9”
- Storage bag with quick-connect attachment (red)