Releasable Figure 8 Block This video is in French, but even with the sound turned off you can follow along with the demonstration of how to rig, use and retrieve a standard releasable figure 8 block. https://youtu.be/4o1c6wGYLBo
Canyon Rope Systems Part of the How Not To video series. This video provides an overview of different ways to set up rappels through a canyon, considering ease of rigging, abrasion, ease of rescue and how efficient it is to move people through the canyon. Includes a few esoteric systems, the flow chart and some…
Alpine Anchors – S.T.R.A.D.S. Excellent explanation of using STRADS acronym for evaluating anchors. Solid pieces, Timely, Redundant, Angle, Distribution, Shock load. Also addresses pros and cons of various anchor rigging, including: Focused, equalized with Magic X and SWAMP. https://youtu.be/XpwY4vLEKYo
With Rob Stringer This video has been extracted from one of Rope Rigging Academy (Australia) training programs. The video presents two rules of thumb for achieving balanced load onto two anchor points. The video also reveals some of the misconceptions relating to balancing load between two anchors points. https://youtu.be/X0SP85S1m4Q
CEM Releasable Knot Construcción y colapso del Nudo CEM en un arco de roca / “El anclaje recuperable Mexicano” En esta ocasión visitamos el cañón de El Zarco en Zapopan, Jalisco. Un cañón que presenta al inicio formaciones de roca muy peculiares, en especial nos llamó la atención una zona que no presenta gran desnivel…
Video: Rigging Tail Up In this episode of the Art of Ropework, Rich discusses rigging for rescue situations where hauling is the most likely method. He explains the concept of tail down and tail up rigging and when each is appropriate. He demonstrates various rigging techniques, including using friction wraps, progress capture devices, and mechanical…
Video: Static Twin Rope In this episode of the ART of RopeWork, Rich discusses twin rope systems and how they can increase efficiency in rope work. He explains the difference between double rope systems and twin rope systems, highlighting the benefits of using twin ropes for rappelling in a group. He explores various methods of…
Video: Static Blocks In this episode, Rich discusses static blocks in rope work, their advantages, and some cautions. Static blocks are rigging systems used for rappelling using an object that is too large to pass through a rappel ring. The advantages of static blocks include efficient use of rope, the ability to hold reserve rope…
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