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Many teams train with tall Artificial High Directionals (AHDs). Tall AHDs are not only more difficult to stabilise but also expose teams to greater risks in the event of tipping. An article on this subject is published here.
Sterling 5.9mm PowerCord Many companies manufacture small diameter, low stretch, high strength cord and these have mostly been marketed to rock climbers for setting multi-point anchors at belay stations. One such example is Sterling Rope’s PowerCord. The specifications
Synthetic kernmantle rope has traditionally been characterised as either Dynamic or Static. These general terms have probably been derived from their intended use, specifically that activities with planned dynamic events should use dynamic ropes. The range of
The Wrap 3 Pull 2 (W3P2) method for setting webbing on anchors has become popular because of its strength, its ability to hold place on smooth anchors, and the ease of untying after use. The standard Wrap
Trigonometry Triangles appear everywhere in rope based systems and, while there are many ‘rules-of-thumb’ to help us understand and resolve forces, sometimes it is important to be more precise and calculate exact ratios. The trigonometry covered in