tests Archive
Most people now acknowledge that perfectly equalised anchors are virtually impossible to achieve, especially once a system is subjected to any significant loading. You need to be logged in to view the rest of the content. Please
In 2015, RopeLab conducted some tests on Sterling rope’s 5.9mm PowerCord. I was interested in its use in anchoring and guying systems and wanted to see how it performed when knotted. The tests results are published in
My good friend, Pat Rhodes, has long been asking big questions about the differences in tension between the two strands of mirrored rope rescue lowering systems. Pat’s classes often include practical demonstrations showing just how easy it
In many scenarios, when confronted with a steel hand rail it may be tempting to use it as a lanyard attachment point. Many people pass the lanyard with their connector around the structure and simply clip it back
⇒UPDATED REPORT: See the new section below which discusses the Milwaukee m18 SuperHawg drill with the m18 9.0Ah high demand battery. Roping technicians are using winches increasingly for rescue and access tasks. There are significant advantages to
