Welcome back! You are too good of a resource to just disappear, what a shame that would be. Hopefully your fire dept understands how valuable you are to other departments. I never had this kind of a resource when I was still active duty. Good video as always, the biggest negative I have with these pre-made systems is the price. I think the SMC Advance Tech HX is a good deal especially if you have an extra double on hand along with some 8 mil cord. Whole lot cheaper and works well.
Love the wingman, have one myself used it for pick off, back tying, and in a load sharing anchor system. I find people new to rope have an easier time with it and find it more user intuitive.
Bod let me tell you that your videos are super helpful and educational. I’m watching your videos from Costa Rica and I’m trying to pass your knowledge and videos to other rescue team members .Keep it up!
Great video Bob. Definitely identifies some potential issues for equipment selection before you get committed to something or in trouble. Have a great weekend man
I’m glad to see your videos have returned! While using the Safeguard as an edge restraint on the tail end of the AZTEK, do you see a need or benefit to tying a “catastrophe knot” in the brake strand before going hands free?
Personally I do not, but that's just me. Is a "catastrophe" knot a necessity or a good idea? It's probably never a bad idea, especially if you have any kind of doubt in your skills or gear, or are under stress, using unfamiliar equipment, etc., etc. At times I do tie off to a side loop of my harness, but that's just to keep the rest of the cordage from inadvertently paying out of my pouch.
You're back!!!
Welcome back! You are too good of a resource to just disappear, what a shame that would be. Hopefully your fire dept understands how valuable you are to other departments. I never had this kind of a resource when I was still active duty.
Good video as always, the biggest negative I have with these pre-made systems is the price. I think the SMC Advance Tech HX is a good deal especially if you have an extra double on hand along with some 8 mil cord. Whole lot cheaper and works well.
Love the wingman, have one myself used it for pick off, back tying, and in a load sharing anchor system. I find people new to rope have an easier time with it and find it more user intuitive.
Bod let me tell you that your videos are super helpful and educational. I’m watching your videos from Costa Rica and I’m trying to pass your knowledge and videos to other rescue team members .Keep it up!
Thank You!
Welcome back!
Great video Bob. Definitely identifies some potential issues for equipment selection before you get committed to something or in trouble. Have a great weekend man
Thanks!
I’m glad to see your videos have returned! While using the Safeguard as an edge restraint on the tail end of the AZTEK, do you see a need or benefit to tying a “catastrophe knot” in the brake strand before going hands free?
Personally I do not, but that's just me. Is a "catastrophe" knot a necessity or a good idea? It's probably never a bad idea, especially if you have any kind of doubt in your skills or gear, or are under stress, using unfamiliar equipment, etc., etc. At times I do tie off to a side loop of my harness, but that's just to keep the rest of the cordage from inadvertently paying out of my pouch.
Do you have acces to an Edelrid Kaa? I'd love to see a comparison
No. I can only afford so much. But Elevated Safety does have a video on the Kaa, but they don’t do very much comparing