Tools vs. Knowledge: Which Matters More in Rigging and Rescue? In technical rescue and rigging, the debate over the importance of tools versus knowledge is a frequent topic of discussion. While tools—such as carabiners, pulleys, and ropes—are essential for the work, they are inanimate objects that require the wisdom, understanding, and experience of the user […]
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8 Stages of Creativity in Rigging is not a mystery. We are meant and created to be… creative. But just like every tool in the shop, or every piece of gear in the cache, we all have varying degrees of talents and skills. Creativity is not a rare insight, that only rare and odd people
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Mastering Edge Transitions You know how excruciatingly hard it is to negotiate any sort of edge without some sort of “blood bath”. You have given your life and soul to a purpose… to save lives and mitigate the challenges that would put you in the same sort of predicament your patient is in. Mastering edge
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Go 0 to 60 In Your Understanding of Mechanical Advantage Determining mechanical advantage using the T-Method is really the guiding method to determine the “ideal mechanical advantage” or IMA. However, note… this method doesn’t take into consideration the friction problems or coefficient of rope bending or turning on metal. So what is mechanical advantage? Mechanical
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Rigging Foundations and Training Rigging and rescue require more than strength and tools—they demand precision, strategy, and a deep understanding of foundational principles. The cornerstone of any successful operation is a well-rounded knowledge of essential techniques, from building anchors to mastering mechanical advantage systems. These foundational skills not only ensure safety but also create the
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While observing the Peak Rescue Institute’s 2017 Fall Course at Joshua Tree National Park, I encountered a pivotal moment in rope rescue training. The course focused on advanced technical rescue, and the skill being demonstrated was a 5th-class raising system operating in raise mode within a two-tension rope system (TTRS). Instructor Glenn Pinson shared critical
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