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Horizontal Systems and the Gear Used Part 1
Hey All! I wanted to drop in some thoughts about the equipment used when rigging highlines and other horizontal systems for the purposes of work and rescue. Your anchors are the key… the greater the angle between two anchor points, the greater the stress will be on those anchors. It must be the goal of …
Making The Complex Simple
This image is so great in many ways. First, Trask Bradbury is a great friend and stylist in his work and rigging. Trask helped us, Rescue Response Gear and Rigging Lab Academy, in focusing down on the Safe and Simple Rigging project we did a couple of years ago. I sent a few of our …
Halftime
“Halftime is the in-between season that occurs at about age 45, plus or minus a few years. It’s the time first described in the book, Halftime – the season of “now what?” In our time, halftime really marks the end of Life I and the beginning of this whole new second adult season that we’ve …
Caving Rescue & Confined Spaces, PART 1 CASE FILE N.013 RESCUE RESPONSE TEAM | Block and Tackle
Part 1 of this High Definition video of two boys exploring a cave is sure to grab your attention. One boy falls into a cave. The Rescue Response Team responds and employs rope rescue gear and rescue techniques to successfully lower a medic to attend to the injured boy. They then raise the boy up …
Knots, Hitches and Bends: The Basics | For Rope Rescue, Work Access & SAR Systems
Knots and bends are the critical points at which people and systems are joined to the rope. The ability to recognize and tie correct knots is indispensable to the rescuer. Carelessness that results in an improperly tied knot has the potential of lower strength. Thank you Peak Rescue Institute for letting us work with you …
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Yates Spec Pak Patient Packaging & Extrication System
Yates Spec Pak is a patient packaging and extrication system that combines the backboard immobilization of a short board with the suspension and support of a full body harness. The Spec Pak system utilizes an integrated polyethylene board along the back to reduce wear and create a smooth sliding surface for confined space operations. Grab …
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iRescue iSled Two Person Rescuer-Unconscious Victim
Inflatable Rescue Boards. The official rescue sled of the USLA. Pump it up and attach this PWC sled to the back our your personal water craft for tow surfing, swift water rescue, or just for fun. Designed by Brian Keaulana, Archie Kalepa and Todd Bradley, this sled has multiple, easy to grab handles around the …
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Block & Tackle AZTEK Elite Pulley System Kit | Rope Access Fall Protection Equipment | Signet Series
AZTEK Elite Pulley System Kit, Rope Access & Fall Protection Kit Includes 1 ea. Rock Exotica Omni AZTEK Elite blue pulley 1 ea. Rock Exotica Omni AZTEK Elite orange pulley 1 Quick Release Pin 1 Aztek Rope Cover 1 Sterling 8mm AZTEK cord with sewn eye (50 ft / 15M length) 2 Sterling AZTEK ratchets …
Pulleys & Systems for Rescue & Industrial Rope Access
Pulley Systems Introduction Victims in the field of rescue often times find themselves stranded somewhere well above head level on cliffs, mountains, bridges, buildings and other structures. The obvious challenge of importance to the rescue attempt is the need to get the victim down. Any ultimate benefit from the rescue maneuver hinges upon …
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