Releasable Totem Block
Releasable Totem Block Allll releasable contingency systems should have three parts. You need friction mechanism that will allow you to do a controlled lower if necessary. You need a way to secure the system so people can rappel, but it must be releasable under tension so you can get someone down who is hanging on […]
Macrame Anchors
Macrame Anchors Rig a high strength tie off so you can use the 2 ropes together or independently When everyone is down except for the last person it’s simple to convert the high strength tie off to a macrame Note how I’m alternating how I grab the rope with my right hand, under then over […]
Jester; Twin Independent
Jester; Twin Independent This is a twin independent version of jester rigging Both strands can be set to length independently The green rope is passed through the rappel ring from right to left Rappel strand is on the left brake strand is on the right Next add a carabiner as shown here The orange rope […]
Safety Lines
Video: Safety Lines This episode of the ART of Ropework discusses using horizontal safety lines to protect a traverse towards a precariously located rappel anchor. Rich demonstrates three different methods for setting up the safety line and provides tips for each method. The episode emphasizes the importance of rope management skills and proper safety procedures. […]
Deadman Anchors
Video: Deadman Anchors, Part 1 This episode of the Art of Ropework, Rich discusses the concept and practical application of dead man anchors. He explains how to create a secure anchor using natural objects like rocks or logs buried in the ground, emphasizing the importance of proper excavation, placement, and testing. Please share your comments […]
Suspended Systems vs Blocks
Suspended Systems vs Blocks Contributed by Adolfo Isassi MMO vs Releasable Blocks For canyoneering, when it comes to rigging releasable systems (rigging for rescue, contingency rigging), you will encounter a dizzying number of options and variations. Do you need to learn them all? Maybe. This will depend on the area you intend to canyoneer, the […]
Bolts – Clean Rigging
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Noeud Sanhneux
A cleverly simple blocking knot. It is used at the focal point of an anchor, using a Supplemental Anchor System (SAS). The CRT HauLine works well in this application. With the ends of your SAS connected to the anchor points, pass the focal point loop through the top of a screwgate carabiner. Wrap the loop […]
Releasable Figure 8 Block
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
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.
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
Rigging Anchors for Balanced Load
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