Safety Alert
© Marc Daviet
Movement and work in the tree using DdRT and SRT with the ZIGZAG
Installing the ZIGZAG in SRT mode for accessing and working in the tree
Basic tree care concepts
Understanding your helmet’s European certification
Techniques to improve returning to the trunk with SRT
Video - How to install the KNEE ASCENT?
Retrievable deviation in DdRT (MRS) with NAJA
Compatibility of the first-generation ZIGZAG with CHICANE and KNEE ASCENT
Wrong attachment of the rope end to the ZIGZAG (DdRT usage)
Primary uses of the ZIGZAG
Attaching a second belay system to the ZIGZAG
Precautions when using the ZIGZAG
Review of primary ZILLON lanyard functions
Organizing the reserve rope of the ZILLON lanyard
Access on doubled rope with the ZIGZAG
Backing-up the ASCENTREE with the ZIGZAG during tree access
Access on single rope with ASCENSION and CROLL and ZIGZAG in double mode
Position in relation to the anchor with the ZILLON lanyard
Movement within the tree: returning to the trunk
Examples of ZIGZAG handling
Carabiner compatibility test
Carabiner basics
Choice of carabiner for the ZIGZAG
Choice of carabiners for hauling systems and pulley attachment
Choice of carabiner for connecting a ZILLON or GRILLON lanyard to the harnesss
Examples of dangerous carabiner loading.
Using the NAJA friction saver with single rope (SRT/SRS)
Rescue: load transfer and tandem descent with ZIGZAG
Using the EJECT friction saver with single rope (SRT/SRS)
ZIGZAG certification
Torsion on the ZIGZAG and ZILLON chain
Video - Partner rescue with the ZIGZAG
Rescue: operation of the victim’s ZIGZAG by the rescuer
Accompanied descent rescue with two people on one ZIGZAG
Attaching the free end of the ZILLON lanyard: danger
Using the ZILLON lanyard in single mode
Dismantling: second belay point and evacuation system with the ZIGZAG
Dismantling: choke the ZILLON lanyard
