Rope Rescue Discussions (36)

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petzl zigzag for rescue use just curious on everyone's thoughts of the petzl mechanical prusik and its possible use in tech rescue. http://www.petzl.com/en/Profession… Started by Wade Seely	0	Oct 9, 2015
Knots I dont know about you but I love tying knots. Does anyone have any useful knots that they would like to share other than the ones that are… Started by Stephanie Childress	20	Dec 26, 2014 Reply by Jimmy Lin
anchor point knots hey all .just wondering which anchor system you prefer , the all 8s or the double figure 8 to your anchor trying to prove a point to a coll… Started by Rod Irvine	14	Nov 13, 2012 Reply by Russ
Debate 2: Figure 8 Descenders Have No Place in Rescue After misreading the original debate on these forums about the use of the Figure 8 KNOT, I wanted to really get a controversial debate and… Started by lutan1	72	Nov 13, 2012 Reply by Russ
Credential-ism I'm trying to help a buddy with a problem. He came to me because i had it happen to me and since i'm retired all i could tell him was what… Started by Russ	1	Nov 12, 2012 Reply by lutan1
ROPE RESCUE - JOB POSTING/NETWORKING My name is John Dorough and I am the principle of Momentum Sales Group, LLC which represents Petzl (www.petzl.com) for the South Central (T… Started by John Dorough	0	Jul 5, 2012
Set of fours Ok, so we have been seeing this piece of gear get more and more use lately. I have sold a few of the AZTEK kits lately also. After playing… Started by Jason Brooks	6	Jan 15, 2011 Reply by TrainingTECH1
Best rope rescue you have done Mine has to be this spring I rescued a guy who fell into a oredock 30 feet. raised me up 90 feet to get him out will always remember that o… Started by masonfire30	1	Nov 4, 2010 Reply by Russ
Tensioning Karabiners I recently ran a one day skillls drill session for a local mine rescue company. One of the drills was to set up a highline and transport… Started by lutan1	4	Aug 22, 2010 Reply by Ben Waller
Looking for Technical Rescue Companies If you belong to a Tech Rescue / Fire Special Operations based Training Company , please reply I am put togeather a reference list. Started by Dave Reed	18	Jun 7, 2010 Reply by Mike "Lapo" Lapotasky