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Compatibility of the first-generation ZIGZAG with CHICANE and KNEE ASCENT
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
Attaching the free end of the ZILLON lanyard: danger
ZIGZAG certification
Torsion on the ZIGZAG and ZILLON chain
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
Movement within the tree: returning to the trunk
Examples of ZIGZAG handling
Basic tree care concepts
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.
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
Using the ZILLON lanyard in single mode
Dismantling: second belay point and evacuation system with the ZIGZAG
Dismantling: second belay point and evacuation system on the ZIGZAG in single mode with CHICANE
Dismantling: choke the ZILLON lanyard
Rescue: operation of the victim’s ZIGZAG by the rescuer
Accompanied descent rescue with two people on one ZIGZAG
