Confined Space Rope Rigging Rescue Equipment

ROCK EXOTICA AZV v.2.0

Version 2.0 TRIPOD: EASEL "A" FRAMES

Easel A Frame

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Prototype testing of NEW ARIZONA VORTEX v.2.0 here used as an Easel A Frame at cliffs edge on Mount Arapiles in Victoria, Australia.
Also notice new Rock Exotica prototype Omni-Block swivel pulley used as high directional. All pics by Reed Thorne during Dec. 2003 Australian Team Skills Rescue Workshop

Easel A Frame

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NEW ARIZONA VORTEX v.2.0 Easel A Frame shown from different angle to show how high directional pulley is attached with quick pin instead of carabiner.

Version 2.0 BIPOD: SIDEWAYS "A" FRAMES

S A Frame

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NEW ARIZONA VORTEX v.2.0 used as a twin-guyed Sideways A Frame. Notice how blue gin pole attachment has been removed for this bipod application during prototype testing

S A Frame

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NEW ARIZONA VORTEX v.2.0
Here, rescuers from the Victoria CFA (Country Fire Authority) work with the AZV v.2.0 during bipod practice and prototype testing

Version 2.0 MONOPOD: GIN POLE:

Gin Pole

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NEW ARIZONA VORTEX v.2.0 used as a delta-guyed at the edge gin pole. Notice how orange A frame attachment has been removed for this monopod application during prototype testing.

Gin Pole

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NEW ARIZONA VORTEX v.2.0 used as a delta-guyed at the edge gin pole. Left side is tensioning guy, and two adjustable guys exist on the right. Main high directional pulley hands to right on side of compression member. This attachment point also serves as main point when v.2.0 is used as an equal sided tripod (not shown)

WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO NEXT?

ARIZONA VORTEX Home Page

ARIZONA VORTEX Multipod v.1.0

Historical Development of the ARIZONA VORTEX
BUY the latest ARIZONA VORTEX Mulipod v.2.0 instruction Manual from RTR HERE

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