We have had a good selection of 8mm nylon accessory cord for decades however these cords have never been seriously considered to be ‘ropes’ for technical rescue because they have
Aug 9, 2017
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Knots: Level 1 Rope Access
Knot craft is at the core of our work and it is something that we should take seriously. As an assessor for the Australian Rope Access Association (ARAA) and an
Jul 28, 2017
Members: Light-Weight Rope Rescue Systems
It is time to reconsider our approach to Vertical Rescue (VR) equipment. Many VR teams train at drive-up venues and use equipment similar to that shown in the following image. However,
Jul 22, 2017
Members: Petzl GriGri
Who else remembers the animated discussions when Petzl released the GriGri in the early 1990’s? Petzl used marketing phrases like “For the Best Belay Job You’ll Ever Have!”, and
May 3, 2017
Equipment instructions: what CAN we do?
Before social media, each year when the new Petzl printed catalogue came out, I would flip straight to the “Techniques” section to look at what clever new methods were being presented.
May 1, 2017