A Look At Anchors
Learn the ins and outs of one of the most critical components of any rope rescue: anchors.
1.1 Welcome
1.2 Course Material
1.3 Anchors From RLA Rope Rescue Technical Guide Chapter 5:
1.4 Anchor Considerations
2.1 Anchors Overview
2.2 Video Tutorial: Anchors & Anchor Systems
2.3 Quiz: Anchors Overview
3.1 Selecting an Anchor
3.2 Quiz: Selecting an Anchor
4.1 Single Point Anchors
4.2 Bombproof Anchors and Anchor Point Considerations
4.3 Video Tutorial: Single Point Anchors
4.4 Video Tutorial: Tensionless Anchor
4.5 Quiz: Single Point Anchors
5.1 Multi-Point Anchors Overview and Types
5.2 Slack Anchors
5.2.1 Slack Anchor System: Independent Primary Independent Secondary
5.2.2 Slack Anchor System: Independent Primary Shared Secondary
5.3 Tensioned Anchor Systems
5.3.1 Tensioned Anchor Systems: Pre-Tensioned Back-Tie Anchor System: Voodoo Hitch
5.3.2 Tensioned Anchor Systems: Pre Tensioning Systems- Non-Working 3 To 1
5.4 Load Sharing Anchors
5.4.1 Load Sharing Anchors: Dynamic 2 x1 LSA With An Adjustable Non-Working 3:1
5.4.2 Load Sharing Anchors: Adjustable 2 x 1 With Two Prusiks
5.4.3 Load Sharing Anchors: Adjustable LSA 3 x 1 With Double Figure Eight and Butterfly
5.4.4 Load Sharing Anchors: 2 x 1 With A Butterfly and Prusik
5.4.5 Load Sharing Anchors: Clove Hitches and Figure Eight
5.4.6 Load Sharing Anchors: 2 x 1 With Figure Eights and Butterfly
5.4.7 Load Sharing Anchors: 2 x 1 With Figure Eights
5.5 Load Distributing Anchors
5.5.1 Load Distributing Anchors: Fixed Rope with Double Loop Figure Eight
5.6 Cordelette Load Sharing Anchors and Load Distributing Anchors
5.6.1 Cordelette Load Sharing Anchors and Load Distributing Anchors: 3 X 1 Equalette LSA With Clove Hitches
5.6.2 Cordelette Load Sharing Anchors and Load Distributing Anchors: 2 X 1 Equalette LSA With Limiting Knots
5.6.3 Cordelette Load Sharing Anchors and Load Distributing Anchors: 3 x 1 Cordelette LSA Anchor With Figure Eight
5.6.4 Cordelette Load Sharing Anchors and Load Distributing Anchors: 3 x1 In Line Cordelette LSA Anchor
6.1 Shared & Distributive Anchors (Specified Multipoint Anchors)
6.5 Video Tutorial: Load Sharing Anchors using Removable Bolts in a Highline Setup
6.6 Video Tutorial: Load Sharing Fixed Side Anchors with Removable Bolts
6.7 Video Tutorial: Tandem Stake Anchors
6.8 Video Tutorial: Staggered Anchors When Moving From 3:1 to 9:1 Mechanical Advantage
6.9 Video Tutorial: Marginal Anchors: Anchor Considerations in Rope Rigging Systems
6.10 Video Tutorial: Managing Friction: Anchor Considerations in Rope Rigging Systems
6.11 Quiz: Shared & Distributive Anchors (Specified Multipoint Anchors)