Members: MPD-Clutch-Maestro
A discussion of the MPD, Clutch, and Maestro and a few of the features that make them more appropriate for some tasks.
rescue Archive
Members: Rope-to-rope rescue
A test looking at the effect of a fall on the rope below the victim's chest ascender.
Dual Main Rope Rescue Systems
There is a growing awareness of the benefits of dual main over the more traditional single main/single backup rope systems. Single main/single backup systems normally see the task undertaken using a main rope with another backup rope
Redundancy in rope systems
The term ‘redundant’ is used with roping systems however I often wonder how much thought is truly put into this concept. By definition, a redundant component of a system is one that is not needed. A system
Members: Guide Mode
Several manufacturers make versions of passive belay devices that may be used in an auto-locking mode commonly known as “Guide Mode”. You need to login to view the rest of the content. Please Login. Not a Member?