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STANDARD AZV SETUP PHOTOGRAPHS
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During this 2014 steep angle evacuation using an extra tall Arizona Vortex, a standard kit was used along with extra outer legs to bring it to over 10' in height. An AZTEK kit is used to elevate the main and belay lines in this two-tendsioned rope system.
See previous slide.
This equal sided tripod was so high that the edgeman had to climb it to set the main AZTEK at the apex!
See previous slide.
NOTE: Most of these AZ Vortex techniques are covered in the Instructor-level, 7 day long Artificial High Directional Workshop (AHDW) which RTR offers at different times of the year and in different US locations and foreign countries. See the latest Open Enrollment Schedule for the AHDW program which suits you.
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Unnecessary side guys were used on this AZV for this extremely tall tripod at the Granite Dells in 2014 Mountain Rescue Workshop
NOTE: Most of these AZ Vortex techniques are covered in the Instructor-level, 7 day long Artificial High Directional Workshop (AHDW) which RTR offers at different times of the year and in different US locations and foreign countries. See the latest Open Enrollment Schedule for the AHDW program which suits you.
Farmington (New Mexico) Fire Department using the ARIZONA VORTEX in 2008 RTR custom workshop for a steep angle litter evacuation over one of the bluffs adjoining the muddy San Jaun River. This tripod was 9' high and used all the legs in a standard kit.
Rescuers at Farmington Fire used pickets to anchor the Raptor Feet down to the top of the bluff above the San Juan River.
A standard AZV kit using 7 outer legs to build this high tripod for a steep angle evacuation in Sedona.
The edgeman elevates the ropes using an AZTEK.
This John William Waterhouse painting illustrates Alfred Tennyson's poem The Lady of Shalott. Draped over the boat is the fabric the lady wove in a tower near Camelot. But she brought a curse on herself by looking directly at Sir Lancelot. With her right hand she lets go of the chain mooring the boat. Her mouth is slightly open, as she sings 'her last song'. She stares at a crucifix lying in front of her. Beside it are three candles, often used to symbolize life. Two have blown out. This suggests her life will end soon, as she floats down the river.
The Arizona Vortex as a small short easel A-Frame making edge negoritation a breeze during Artificial High Directional Workshop at Prescott, AZ Granite Dells in 2014
During the 2014 Industrial Rescue Workshop a the Central Arizona Regional Training Academy (CARTA) in Prescott Valley, AZ students learn the proper anchoring techniques for the Arizona Vortex easel A-Frame.
NOTE: Most of these AZ Vortex techniques are covered in the Instructor-level, 7 day long Artificial High Directional Workshop (AHDW) which RTR offers at different times of the year and in different US locations and foreign countries. See the latest Open Enrollment Schedule for the AHDW program which suits you.
See previous slide.
Close up of the head of the Arizona Vortex and haul grab for 9:1 compound pulley system.
Kip Mandeno of New Zealand attends a litter near Wherepapa, North Island.
Arizona Vortex used by rescuers in Southern Illinois at Vertical Heartland Climbing School Team Skills Rescue Workshop in 2008. See this venue.
Close up of the head of the Arizona Vortex.
Japanese Combo Easel A frame/Gin Pole Photo 1
During an RTR all-Japanese advanced rigging program in 2014 at the Granite Dells in Prescott, AZ studetns constructed a first time ever combo Arizona Vortex easel A frame linked to a gin pole using the AZORP head from Rock Exotica. The gin pole stabilized the extra long back easel leg and also provided an anchor point for the evolution.
Japanese Combo Easel A frame/Gin Pole Photo 2
During an RTR all-Japanese advanced rigging program in 2014 at the Granite Dells in Prescott, AZ studetns constructed a first time ever combo Arizona Vortex easel A frame linked to a gin pole using the AZORP head from Rock Exotica. The gin pole stabilized the extra long back easel leg and also provided an anchor point for the evolution.
At Prescott Valley Event Center Arena in Prescott Valley, AZ students of the IRW (Industrial Rescue Workshop) use an easel A frame and combo gin pole at rear as main attachment for evacuation of a litter and attendant up the stairwell (inside door through an unseen SA frame over the stairwell)
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This John William Waterhouse painting illustrates Alfred Tennyson's poem The Lady of Shalott. Draped over the boat is the fabric the lady wove in a tower near Camelot. But she brought a curse on herself by looking directly at Sir Lancelot. With her right hand she lets go of the chain mooring the boat. Her mouth is slightly open, as she sings 'her last song'. She stares at a crucifix lying in front of her. Beside it are three candles, often used to symbolize life. Two have blown out. This suggests her life will end soon, as she floats down the river.
Arizona Vortex used as an A-Frame in RTR custom workshop with RTR Senior Instructor, Len Batley, near Adelaide, South Australia 2007. All photos by Reed Thorne.
A frame being used as major dirtectional in two rope offset at Callide Power Station in Biloela, Queensland, Australia. Working with Rob Stringer of Highpoint Access and Rescue in the 2008 Industrial Rescue Workshop.
The A frame is being used as a high point for an intricate deflection line offset. Notice tow AZTEKs used behind the A frame. See this venue.
AZ Vortex employed extensively on the Forest Hill Bridge during Team Skills Rescue Workshop in Roseville, California. Forest Hill Bridge is California's HIGHEST bridge and also the forth highest in the untire USA.
The AZ Vortex holds up a highline during the Advanced Skills Rescue Workshop in Sedona, Arizona 2008. See this venue.
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The AZ Vortex configured in a tandem AHD configuration (A frame and tandem gin pole) during the Advanced Skills Rescue Workshop in Sedona, Arizona 2008. See AZTEK set of fours in between both high directionals. See this venue.
The AZ Vortex configured in a tandem frame configuration (A frame and tandem gin pole) during the Advanced Skills Rescue Workshop in Sedona, Arizona 2008. See AZTEK set of fours in between both high directionals. See this venue.
NOTE: Most of these AZ Vortex techniques are covered in the Instructor-level, 7 day long Artificial High Directional Workshop (AHDW) which RTR offers at different times of the year and in different US locations and foreign countries. See the latest Open Enrollment Schedule for the AHDW program which suits you.
Farminton New Mexico Fire Dept. use mini A-Frame as rigging bipod for raising/lowering system in training fire tower.
NOTE: Most of these AZ Vortex techniques are covered in the Instructor-level, 7 day long Artificial High Directional Workshop (AHDW) which RTR offers at different times of the year and in different US locations and foreign countries. See the latest Open Enrollment Schedule for the AHDW program which suits you.
Rigging bipod used as anchor point in New Zealand 2004.
NOTE: Most of these AZ Vortex techniques are covered in the Instructor-level, 7 day long Artificial High Directional Workshop (AHDW) which RTR offers at different times of the year and in different US locations and foreign countries. See the latest Open Enrollment Schedule for the AHDW program which suits you.
Ropes That Rescue "Adopt-A-Highway" on Hwy 89A
RTR has been 'sponsoring' (Adopt-A-Highway) a two mile section of Arizona scenic highway 89-A in Oak Creek Canyon since 1993. This beautiful scenic section is just above Midgley Bridge and includes a spectacular vista of the red rock Mitten Ridge and famous Teapot Rock (just behind the right sign post).
This John William Waterhouse painting illustrates Alfred Tennyson's poem The Lady of Shalott. Draped over the boat is the fabric the lady wove in a tower near Camelot. But she brought a curse on herself by looking directly at Sir Lancelot. With her right hand she lets go of the chain mooring the boat. Her mouth is slightly open, as she sings 'her last song'. She stares at a crucifix lying in front of her. Beside it are three candles, often used to symbolize life. Two have blown out. This suggests her life will end soon, as she floats down the river.
A sideways A-Frame set up for our highline at Deception Gulch near Jerome during Offest Highline Rescue Workshop in 2014. Note the uplift carriage at the rear leg of the Vortex. Magnificent Verde Valley and Sedona in the distance.
NOTE: Most of these AZ Vortex techniques are covered in the Instructor-level, 7 day long Artificial High Directional Workshop (AHDW) which RTR offers at different times of the year and in different US locations and foreign countries. See the latest Open Enrollment Schedule for the AHDW program which suits you.
Interesting Guyed SA-Frame and rigging pod combo at Granite Creek Gorge downstrem of the Watson Lake Dam during the 2014 Team Skills Rescue Workshop with the Arizona Vortex.
NOTE: Most of these AZ Vortex techniques are covered in the Instructor-level, 7 day long Artificial High Directional Workshop (AHDW) which RTR offers at different times of the year and in different US locations and foreign countries. See the latest Open Enrollment Schedule for the AHDW program which suits you.
Japanese student and mountaineer, Yashihito Kuriyama, working on Arizona Vortex SA frame during custom 2014 RTR program at the Granite Dells Pavillion Wall climging area.
Arizona Vortex used as a twin guyed Sideways A-Frame by rescuers in Southern illinois Team Skills Rescue Workshop in 2008.
NOTE: Most of these AZ Vortex techniques are covered in the Instructor-level, 7 day long Artificial High Directional Workshop (AHDW) which RTR offers at different times of the year and in different US locations and foreign countries. See the latest Open Enrollment Schedule for the AHDW program which suits you.
Working with Rob Stringer of Highpoint Access and Rescue in the 2008 Industrial Rescue Workshop in Biloela, Queensland, Australia. Rescuers from all over Australia construct the Arizona Vortex Sideways A-Frame being used in two rope offset over a hand rail at the Callide A Power House.
NOTE: Most of these AZ Vortex techniques are covered in the Instructor-level, 7 day long Artificial High Directional Workshop (AHDW) which RTR offers at different times of the year and in different US locations and foreign countries. See the latest Open Enrollment Schedule for the AHDW program which suits you.
Twin guyed Sideways A-Frame employed extensively in the Cool Limesone Quarry during Team Skills Rescue Workshop in Roseville, California.
NOTE: Most of these AZ Vortex techniques are covered in the Instructor-level, 7 day long Artificial High Directional Workshop (AHDW) which RTR offers at different times of the year and in different US locations and foreign countries. See the latest Open Enrollment Schedule for the AHDW program which suits you.
Twin guyed Sideways A-Frame employed extensively in the Cool Limesone Quarry during Team Skills Rescue Workshop in Roseville, California
NOTE: Most of these AZ Vortex techniques are covered in the Instructor-level, 7 day long Artificial High Directional Workshop (AHDW) which RTR offers at different times of the year and in different US locations and foreign countries. See the latest Open Enrollment Schedule for the AHDW program which suits you.
Senior Aussie instructor, Len Batley at the edge with Sideways A-Frame at Mt. Arapiles, Victoria during Norweagean Reeve highline in Advanced Skills Rescue Workshop.
Senior Aussie instructor, Len Batley at the edge with student at Mt. Arapiles, Victoria during Norweagean Reeve highline in Advanced Skills Rescue Workshop
Working with Rob Stringer of Highpoint Access and Rescue in the 2008 Industrial Rescue Workshop in Biloela, Queensland, Australia. Rescuers from all over Australia construct ta twin guyed Sideways A-Frame being used in tracking line offset over a hand rail at the Callide A Power House.
NOTE: Most of these AZ Vortex techniques are covered in the Instructor-level, 7 day long Artificial High Directional Workshop (AHDW) which RTR offers at different times of the year and in different US locations and foreign countries. See the latest Open Enrollment Schedule for the AHDW program which suits you.
Farmington (New Mexico) Fire Department using a twin guyed Sideways A-Frame during 2008 RTR custom workshop for a high angle litter evacuation over a dramatic sandstone ciff edge. Guy anchors were made from driving #2 baby angle pitons into drilled holes in the soft stone.
NOTE: Most of these AZ Vortex techniques are covered in the Instructor-level, 7 day long Artificial High Directional Workshop (AHDW) which RTR offers at different times of the year and in different US locations and foreign countries. See the latest Open Enrollment Schedule for the AHDW program which suits you.
Farmington (New Mexico) Fire Department using a twin guyed Sideways A-Frame during 2008 RTR custom workshop for a high angle litter evacuation over a dramatic sandstone ciff edge. Guy anchors were made from driving #2 baby angle pitons into drilled holes in the soft stone.
NOTE: Most of these AZ Vortex techniques are covered in the Instructor-level, 7 day long Artificial High Directional Workshop (AHDW) which RTR offers at different times of the year and in different US locations and foreign countries. See the latest Open Enrollment Schedule for the AHDW program which suits you.
A guyed Sideways A-Frame used at Mt. Arapiles, Victoria, Australia during English reeve highline in Advanced Skills Rescue Workshop in 2007. Note, two AZTEKs used to guy the S A Frame to left. Highline provides tension to the right. Very unusual setup for an SA frame.
NOTE: Most of these AZ Vortex techniques are covered in the Instructor-level, 7 day long Artificial High Directional Workshop (AHDW) which RTR offers at different times of the year and in different US locations and foreign countries. See the latest Open Enrollment Schedule for the AHDW program which suits you.
Ropes That Rescue "Adopt-A-Highway" on Hwy 89A
RTR has been 'sponsoring' (Adopt-A-Highway) a two mile section of Arizona scenic highway 89-A in Oak Creek Canyon since 1993. This beautiful scenic section is just above Midgley Bridge and includes a spectacular vista of the red rock Mitten Ridge and famous Teapot Rock (just behind the right sign post).
This John William Waterhouse painting illustrates Alfred Tennyson's poem The Lady of Shalott. Draped over the boat is the fabric the lady wove in a tower near Camelot. But she brought a curse on herself by looking directly at Sir Lancelot. With her right hand she lets go of the chain mooring the boat. Her mouth is slightly open, as she sings 'her last song'. She stares at a crucifix lying in front of her. Beside it are three candles, often used to symbolize life. Two have blown out. This suggests her life will end soon, as she floats down the river.
Our extreme 2,115' long Kootenay Highline in Sedona between Courthouse Butte and Bell Rock in 2007. Counrthouse in the far distance. Bell Rock lazy leg SA frame shown in this photo by Sterling Rope photographer John Burcham.
Courthouse Butte in the distance. Lazy Leg SA Frame in the foreground.
Photo courtesy of John Burcham Photography and Sterling Rope. Bell Rock side Lazy Leg SA Frame at Courthouse to Bell Rock Highline 2007 in Sedona Arizona.
Courthouse Rock side Lazy Leg SA Frame at Courthouse to Bell Rock 2,115' Kootenay Highline 2007 in Sedona Arizona. Lead RTR Instrudtor, Mike Green in blue Sterling Rope shirt. Photo by Reed Thorne
An interesting cantilevered easel leg SA Frame at Deception Gulch near town of Jerome, AZ in 2014 Team Skills Rescue Workshop.
Rob McDowall of Aukland Fire Brigade as edgeman with Lazy Leg SA Frame used at Mt. Arapiles, Victoria, AU during two rope offset in Advanced Skills Rescue Workshop in 2007.
Lazy Leg SA Frame used in Auburn, California venue on edge of Old Auburn Limestone Quarry during Team Skills Rescue Workshop in 2005.
Lazy Leg S A Frame used in Wherepapa, New Zealand for skate block tracking offset operation. Notice lazy leg held into place on rock by AZTEK set of fours.
Aussie Steve Bennet attends to a pseudo "Lazy" leg SA frame used at Mt. Arapiles, Victoria, Australia during simple transportation highline in the Advanced Skills Rescue Workshop in 2007.
Ropes That Rescue "Adopt-A-Highway" on Hwy 89A
RTR has been 'sponsoring' (Adopt-A-Highway) a two mile section of Arizona scenic highway 89-A in Oak Creek Canyon since 1993. This beautiful scenic section is just above Midgley Bridge and includes a spectacular vista of the red rock Mitten Ridge and famous Teapot Rock (just behind the right sign post).
This John William Waterhouse painting illustrates Alfred Tennyson's poem The Lady of Shalott. Draped over the boat is the fabric the lady wove in a tower near Camelot. But she brought a curse on herself by looking directly at Sir Lancelot. With her right hand she lets go of the chain mooring the boat. Her mouth is slightly open, as she sings 'her last song'. She stares at a crucifix lying in front of her. Beside it are three candles, often used to symbolize life. Two have blown out. This suggests her life will end soon, as she floats down the river.