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Choice of harness attachment point for the ASAP

Choice of harness attachment point for the ASAP
How to calculate mechanical advantage

How to calculate mechanical advantage
Primary uses of the RIG

Primary uses of the RIG
Primary belay device in a fall arrest system

Primary belay device in a fall arrest system
Backup device in a rope access system

Backup device in a rope access system
I’D EVAC main uses

I’D EVAC main uses
ASAP usage in high winds

ASAP usage in high winds
Performance of new ropes

Performance of new ropes
How to properly adjust your AVAO BOD harness?

How to properly adjust your AVAO BOD harness?
How to properly adjust your AVAO SIT harness?

How to properly adjust your AVAO SIT harness?
Video - Installing the WIRE STROP

Video - Installing the WIRE STROP
I’D S uses and specifications

I’D S uses and specifications
I’D L uses and specifications

I’D L uses and specifications
Using the ADJUST rope adjuster with the MGO OPEN

Using the ADJUST rope adjuster with the MGO OPEN
General principles for work at height

General principles for work at height
Understanding and optimizing clearance with ABSORBICA-I and Y

Understanding and optimizing clearance with ABSORBICA-I and Y
Clearance values with ABSORBICA-I and Y depending on your situation

Clearance values with ABSORBICA-I and Y depending on your situation
Connecting the MGO to a structure

Connecting the MGO to a structure
MAESTRO line: difference between S and L models

MAESTRO line: difference between S and L models
MAESTRO features

MAESTRO features
Remote control of the MAESTRO handle with a cord

Remote control of the MAESTRO handle with a cord
Belaying with the MAESTRO

Belaying with the MAESTRO
Securing the MAESTRO with an ASAP for training.

Securing the MAESTRO with an ASAP for training.
Releasable anchor with the RIG: lowering system pre-installed on the ground.

Releasable anchor with the RIG: lowering system pre-installed on the ground.
Descending With Additional Braking

Descending With Additional Braking
Short down-climb on ascenders

Short down-climb on ascenders
Using the GRILLON as an anchor for more than one person

Using the GRILLON as an anchor for more than one person
Making the ASAP drop-resistant

Making the ASAP drop-resistant
ASAP usage on static rope

ASAP usage on static rope
Using pulleys with small-diameter rope or cord.

Using pulleys with small-diameter rope or cord.
Lowering 150 kg - 250 kg with the I’D S and I’D EVAC on the anchor

Lowering 150 kg - 250 kg with the I’D S and I’D EVAC on the anchor
Lowering 150 kg - 280 kg with the I’D L on the anchor

Lowering 150 kg - 280 kg with the I’D L on the anchor
Belaying loads with the I’D S, I’D L, and I’D EVAC

Belaying loads with the I’D S, I’D L, and I’D EVAC
High-energy falls with ABSORBICA-I and Y lanyard

High-energy falls with ABSORBICA-I and Y lanyard
Team rescue techniques for hauling and lowering

Team rescue techniques for hauling and lowering
Comparison between MAESTRO and I’D for a rescue using twin tensioned haul lines

Comparison between MAESTRO and I’D for a rescue using twin tensioned haul lines
Accompanied descent rescue

Accompanied descent rescue
Accompanied descent rescue with the RIG

Accompanied descent rescue with the RIG
Haul system with the RIG

Haul system with the RIG
Release and rescue of a victim on a fall arrest system, by two co-workers

Release and rescue of a victim on a fall arrest system, by two co-workers
Rope rescue: ASAP and accompanied descent

Rope rescue: ASAP and accompanied descent
Rope rescue: security of the ASAP's hold on the rope

Rope rescue: security of the ASAP's hold on the rope
Rope rescue: ASAP performance on a taut rope

Rope rescue: ASAP performance on a taut rope
Rescuing a person hanging on an ABSORBICA lanyard

Rescuing a person hanging on an ABSORBICA lanyard
Hauling: combined lowering/raising system

Hauling: combined lowering/raising system
Hauling: independent lowering/raising systems

Hauling: independent lowering/raising systems
Release and rescue of a co-worker using a rescue kit

Release and rescue of a co-worker using a rescue kit
Release and rescue of a co-worker suspended on a static support.

Release and rescue of a co-worker suspended on a static support.
Release and rescue of a co-worker suspended on a long rope

Release and rescue of a co-worker suspended on a long rope
Performance of the ASAP with a 250 kg load, with the ASAP fixed to an anchor.

Performance of the ASAP with a 250 kg load, with the ASAP fixed to an anchor.
Pulley system efficiency tests with MAESTRO, I’D S, PRO TRAXION, ROLLCLIP...

Pulley system efficiency tests with MAESTRO, I’D S, PRO TRAXION, ROLLCLIP...
Fall arrest on a vertical lifeline with ASAP LOCK and ASAP

Fall arrest on a vertical lifeline with ASAP LOCK and ASAP
Greater efficiency on rope ascents with FALCON ASCENT and TOP CROLL S

Greater efficiency on rope ascents with FALCON ASCENT and TOP CROLL S
Using a single rope clamp?

Using a single rope clamp?
Backup belay for one person with the ASAP on the anchor

Backup belay for one person with the ASAP on the anchor
Tyrolean on rope with RIG

Tyrolean on rope with RIG
Installing a life-line

Installing a life-line
Tensioning a tyrolean with MAESTRO, I’D, RIG

Tensioning a tyrolean with MAESTRO, I’D, RIG
Rigging a retrievable rope with the RESCUCENDER

Rigging a retrievable rope with the RESCUCENDER
Installing Ropes

Installing Ropes
ASAP usage on an incline

ASAP usage on an incline
ABSORBICA Y lanyards and fall arrest lanyard connector holders on the harness.

ABSORBICA Y lanyards and fall arrest lanyard connector holders on the harness.
Oblique or vertical anchors and fall distance with ABSORBICA lanyards.

Oblique or vertical anchors and fall distance with ABSORBICA lanyards.
Tests of ABSORBICA lanyards in a fall over an edge

Tests of ABSORBICA lanyards in a fall over an edge
Using two ABSORBICA I lanyards in parallel: DANGER

Using two ABSORBICA I lanyards in parallel: DANGER
ASAP usage when approaching an obstacle or the ground

ASAP usage when approaching an obstacle or the ground
Making a Y-lanyard with a knotted JANE or PROGRESS ADJUST-I lanyard

Making a Y-lanyard with a knotted JANE or PROGRESS ADJUST-I lanyard
Work positioning, hands-free position

Work positioning, hands-free position
Working with sharp objects or molten metal splash

Working with sharp objects or molten metal splash
Washing a new low stretch rope before use

Washing a new low stretch rope before use
Carabiner locking systems

Carabiner locking systems
Different carabiner shapes

Different carabiner shapes
Carabiner compatibility test

Carabiner compatibility test
Carabiner basics

Carabiner basics
Choice of carabiner for attaching a descender with a safety gate (I’D S, RIG, STOP...) to the harness

Choice of carabiner for attaching a descender with a safety gate (I’D S, RIG, STOP...) to the harness
Choice of lanyard end carabiner for a work positioning lanyard

Choice of lanyard end carabiner for a work positioning lanyard
Choice of lanyard end carabiner for a fall arrest lanyard

Choice of lanyard end carabiner for a fall arrest lanyard
Choice of carabiner for connecting a fall arrest device to the harness

Choice of carabiner for connecting a fall arrest device to the harness
Choice of carabiners for attaching the rope to the anchor

Choice of carabiners for attaching the rope to the anchor
Choice of carabiners for hauling systems and pulley attachment

Choice of carabiners for hauling systems and pulley attachment
Choice of carabiner for connecting a ZILLON or GRILLON lanyard to the harnesss

Choice of carabiner for connecting a ZILLON or GRILLON lanyard to the harnesss
Choice of carabiners for attaching a HUIT, RACK... to the harness

Choice of carabiners for attaching a HUIT, RACK... to the harness
Examples of dangerous carabiner loading.

Examples of dangerous carabiner loading.
Attaching a rope to the harness

Attaching a rope to the harness
Long or short rope ascent

Long or short rope ascent
Passing a re-belay on ascent

Passing a re-belay on ascent
Occasional rope climbing with the I'D

Occasional rope climbing with the I'D