Tag: Pulley Systems

Build a 9:1 pulley system with a Jigger

Build a 9:1 pulley system with a Jigger Set of fours load capture

Build a 9:1 pulley system with a Jigger Something I am always looking to do is find new ways to make gear more useful. For rescue one of the great tools in the toolkit is the jigger (aka set-of-fours). This is a pre-constructed pulley system made, in this instance, with two double pulleys. It has […]

Pulley versus carabiner efficiency

Pulley versus carabiner efficiency

Pulley versus carabiner efficiency. It’s always a good idea to be prepared for self-rescue when you are out and about climbing, caving, canyoning, or mountaineering. Make sure the gear you have can do the job and you have tried it out. One question that comes up is: Can I use carabiners (to save weight) instead […]

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