How to use a Tripod for Rescue

In this video I will show you how to properly use a tripod in a safe manner by showcasing the forces involved and how to avoid tipping over the tripod. I also discuss various rigging options to perform lifting and lowering operations.

[@wynandscholtz1969]

Option 3 (drop loop)is the best option since you have 6:1 mechanical advantage.

[@perryfire3006]

The best option is always what the situation presents. That is a fancy way of saying your environment and equipment are going to determine your course of action, not what is best or most efficient necessarily. That is why it is so important to have several techniques learned so you can adapt on the fly especially in a rescue situation. Thanks for commenting.

[@GiosueMannino]

I like that release system. We just use prusiks

[@perryfire3006]

That's the fun of this stuff, lots of ways to accomplish the same goal. Cheers

[@sholland42]

I learned this lesson with a bamboo tripod I lashed and frapped with some bank line. Great stuff as always, thanks.

[@perryfire3006]

Yeah you have to pay attention for sure. Thanks for the encouragement.

[@SeattleRingHunter]

What brand / model is this tripod?

[@perryfire3006]

Pretty sure it is an SMC. Cheers

[@wynandscholtz1969]

Skedco Industrial Tri-Pod. Personally I found the Triskelion to be better.

[@perryfire3006]

@@wynandscholtz1969 I think you are right. I borrowed the tripod for the day and I can't remember but it sure looks like a SkedCo. Thanks for the clarification.

[@wynandscholtz1969]

@@perryfire3006 most welcome and enjoy your videos.👍

[@garybradshaw2975]

Love your channel mate. Reliable, safety conscious. Explained in a clear way. Please keep your channel going!

[@perryfire3006]

Thank you for the encouragement. It means a lot.

[@mr.wilson77]

excellent breakdown on all your videos; I appreciate the education vm

[@perryfire3006]

Thanks. I hope everybody learns something.

[@wynandscholtz1969]

I like how you keep your explanations simple to understand.

[@perryfire3006]

My goal is to have everybody understand whether they have a background in this field or not. So thanks for letting me know I'm getting through to people.

[@Azpev794M]

Impressive and detailed tutorial

[@perryfire3006]

Thank you.