I watch your videos for a long time, but I think I never saw comparison between different types of Bowline knot (especially ordinary vs. rethreaded Bowline)
Rope rescue gear has gotten so much better over the last few years. I never tied into the litter system with a 4-1. I tied a short length of dynamic to the Jesus ring and attached using my grigri then figure 8 the tail to my harness. Pickoff strap from harness to Jesus biner. Than Aider/ladder to adjust up and down. Worked well especially for climbing above the litter/under the harness to negotiate lips/ edge etc. Love seeing continuing evolution.
thank you tom. It really is important to break normally used gear because it gives us all a better idea on how things break and what to watchout for. especially in situations that are not some bs hidden set of standards.
That also appears to be an original version of the AZTEK Pulleys. The newest version have that becket "beefed" up, since around the same time CMC put NFPA "G" rated AZTEKs on the market.
Could we see a drop test of the personal edge kit side of the AZTEK? Its ability to arrest a fall with a bit of slack in the system has been a discussion on my team recently. Keep the rescue content coming, thank you!
Much rather have the camming block and tackle just around for heavy deer. Mine is a 5x 3inch pulley with an extra bolted on but I still struggle when white tails are approaching elk in weight. I've never climbed with gear (even if I should've) so I can only apply this to other things. Would like to see softer, thicker steels with a greater plastic deformation range tho, sagging over time is better to me than all this sudden catastrophic failure.
I have the Green version of the emergency Rappel belt that Tom is wearing if you would be interested in testing it. I am very interested to know how it actually performs in standard belt loops like they seem to suggest it should be used.
Please can you put a figure 8 vs a rethreaded bowline (or bowline on a bight)?!?!?? The bowline is easier to tie and untie and the rethreaded should be as strong as the figure 8 from what I was tought doing Hugh ropes course's. Thanks
That's the standard for all soft goods, often sooner if used. I guess (and hope) you're not doing climbing and rescue stuff with ropes? I also guess your plane is mostly structurally aluminium which doesn't degrade as textiles do? 😊
Naaah textiles degrade by just existing, but especially by being subjected to UV. And they are hanging people from that who die if this break's so using it 10 years is actually pretty economic. Manufacturers say to replace a lot of the life supporting textiles just afer a few years.
@@dgoodman1484 I think you should watch some more of Ryan's content, he have videos on old gear, worn gear and gear that's been in the sun. But sure, it's your life on the line. Stay safe!
I would like to say _Thank You Tom_ for sacrificing some expensive gear for the cause. And awesome video as always Ryan. 👍👍
Approved. Keep breaking stuff that belongs to other people. Thanks for donating, Tom.
Even the boring break tests are fun. And Tom is a great guest, with really interesting stuff to say.
Tom seems like the kind of guy i'd love to have a conversation for hours with about his experiences
Rescue 🛟 workers are the most interesting snd efficient people on earth.
“This is safe compared to what I do on the weekends”. 😂😂😂
Perfect timing, I was looking for a video to watch
I watch your videos for a long time, but I think I never saw comparison between different types of Bowline knot (especially ordinary vs. rethreaded Bowline)
Rope rescue gear has gotten so much better over the last few years.
I never tied into the litter system with a 4-1. I tied a short length of dynamic to the Jesus ring and attached using my grigri then figure 8 the tail to my harness. Pickoff strap from harness to Jesus biner. Than Aider/ladder to adjust up and down.
Worked well especially for climbing above the litter/under the harness to negotiate lips/ edge etc.
Love seeing continuing evolution.
10:35 You don't need plexiglass, but how about some safety glasses! 😂
thank you tom. It really is important to break normally used gear because it gives us all a better idea on how things break and what to watchout for. especially in situations that are not some bs hidden set of standards.
Awesome test! Seeing the outcomes ( slippage in this case ) gives me so much more confidence in the equipment I use. Thanks!
Love this material! Mike C (SPRAT L3 and Patreon subscriber)
I refer to your videos regularly when teaching rope skills...keep up the good work.
I love this kid of videos!! It would be awesome to have more rescue and rope acces gear videos!
That also appears to be an original version of the AZTEK Pulleys. The newest version have that becket "beefed" up, since around the same time CMC put NFPA "G" rated AZTEKs on the market.
My SAR team just did a mechanical advantage training on Monday! Perfect timing
Tom thanks for donating your gear to science.
Just another recommendation for Tom's book. It's a little gem. I study it often in the hope that I'll never need to use the knowledge within it.
As a guy who just likes to learn about this stuff, any random info i wouldnt think to look up is always cool!
Awesome video! Came for the soft shackles, stayed for the Ryan abuse 😂
Thanks guys
10:44 RYANY disclaimer don’t ever repeat this or anything like this EVER! 😂
This is awesome! Thanks
Yup very cool technical gear!! Love it.
Always Appreciate the Breakage!!🎉
Could we see a drop test of the personal edge kit side of the AZTEK? Its ability to arrest a fall with a bit of slack in the system has been a discussion on my team recently. Keep the rescue content coming, thank you!
My favorite kind of content
Thanks Dudes!
Thanks guys that was an entertaining content 🎉
He didnt seem too impressed that you were in the danger zone when that second set of 4 broke.
Rope in the Aztek is 8mm.
thanks for the great vid, always a pleasure to watch, could you do the new petzl ROCHA
thank you
I'd love to see a comparison with the Edelrid Kaa, basically a set of fours, but with webbing on it
Much rather have the camming block and tackle just around for heavy deer. Mine is a 5x 3inch pulley with an extra bolted on but I still struggle when white tails are approaching elk in weight.
I've never climbed with gear (even if I should've) so I can only apply this to other things.
Would like to see softer, thicker steels with a greater plastic deformation range tho, sagging over time is better to me than all this sudden catastrophic failure.
I have the Green version of the emergency Rappel belt that Tom is wearing if you would be interested in testing it. I am very interested to know how it actually performs in standard belt loops like they seem to suggest it should be used.
Using a set of fours for knot passing feels like cheating. Really does make things so much simpler!
super!
Can we see a test with it pinned on blue side?
but does it slip at a lower number if its wet, or with a worn rope?
When it said Backties, I thought it said Backtitties. 😂
Please can you put a figure 8 vs a rethreaded bowline (or bowline on a bight)?!?!?? The bowline is easier to tie and untie and the rethreaded should be as strong as the figure 8 from what I was tought doing Hugh ropes course's. Thanks
Ok, 45kN is equiv to 10, 500+ lbf?
You ShOulD haVe PlEXi GlaSs!1!1111!!!11!!11
Only 46kn? I guess I need to start a diet.
10 years? Must be taxpayer money. My plane I fly to Alaska from California along the coast is 67 years old! Cool toys though.
That's the standard for all soft goods, often sooner if used. I guess (and hope) you're not doing climbing and rescue stuff with ropes? I also guess your plane is mostly structurally aluminium which doesn't degrade as textiles do? 😊
Naaah
textiles degrade by just existing, but especially by being subjected to UV.
And they are hanging people from that who die if this break's so using it 10 years is actually pretty economic.
Manufacturers say to replace a lot of the life supporting textiles just afer a few years.
How much UV light do you think a rescue rope gets in ten years? Doubt they store it in the sun! lol
Been climbing trees for over 40 years! My first saddle is as safe today as the day I bought it. 🤷🏽♂️
@@dgoodman1484 I think you should watch some more of Ryan's content, he have videos on old gear, worn gear and gear that's been in the sun. But sure, it's your life on the line. Stay safe!
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