I used mechanical advantage to break mechanical advantage

[@TheUncleRuckus]

I would like to say _Thank You Tom_ for sacrificing some expensive gear for the cause. And awesome video as always Ryan. 👍👍

[@bartholomule]

Approved. Keep breaking stuff that belongs to other people. Thanks for donating, Tom.

[@Mengmoshu]

Even the boring break tests are fun. And Tom is a great guest, with really interesting stuff to say.

[@johngo6283]

“This is safe compared to what I do on the weekends”. 😂😂😂

[@michaelgnafakis430]

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.

[@TonySpinach]

Tom seems like the kind of guy i'd love to have a conversation for hours with about his experiences

[@craigslaunwhite579]

Rescue 🛟 workers are the most interesting snd efficient people on earth.

[@samuraininjamaster]

Perfect timing, I was looking for a video to watch

[@kchortu]

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.

[@HrvojeKucic]

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)

[@lewisrichards6572]

Awesome test! Seeing the outcomes ( slippage in this case ) gives me so much more confidence in the equipment I use. Thanks!

[@EricNietofilms]

I love this kid of videos!! It would be awesome to have more rescue and rope acces gear videos!

[@irkedoff]

Tom thanks for donating your gear to science.

[@cowan5139]

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.

[@Kbowma]

My SAR team just did a mechanical advantage training on Monday! Perfect timing

[@outpostjared7835]

As a guy who just likes to learn about this stuff, any random info i wouldnt think to look up is always cool!

[@Intermernet]

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.

[@PaulSwenson]

Awesome video! Came for the soft shackles, stayed for the Ryan abuse 😂

[@rescue2emtp]

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.

[@seanmanley5975]

10:44 RYANY disclaimer don’t ever repeat this or anything like this EVER! 😂

[@julianurbaczek9908]

Thanks guys

[@richardf9137]

Always Appreciate the Breakage!!🎉

[@gdubya03]

My favorite kind of content

[@gregdavidd]

Yup very cool technical gear!! Love it.

[@skydiverbc]

Rope in the Aztek is 8mm.

[@SpencerCady]

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!

[@DaimyoD0]

10:35 You don't need plexiglass, but how about some safety glasses! 😂

[@joelbrown3935]

thank you

[@beefsupreme3083]

This is awesome! Thanks

[@lst1nwndrlnd]

Thanks Dudes!

[@StephaneDubois-ie3tb]

Thanks guys that was an entertaining content 🎉

[@jetseverschuren]

I'd love to see a comparison with the Edelrid Kaa, basically a set of fours, but with webbing on it

[@northmanlogging2769]

but does it slip at a lower number if its wet, or with a worn rope?

[@cdg8850]

thanks for the great vid, always a pleasure to watch, could you do the new petzl ROCHA

[@slowgold20]

Using a set of fours for knot passing feels like cheating. Really does make things so much simpler!

[@RandallMorris-q2x]

Can we see a test with it pinned on blue side?

[@andrewwells107]

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.

[@napalmholocaust9093]

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.

[@michaelbrowder1759]

super!

[@DrShootemupp]

When it said Backties, I thought it said Backtitties. 😂

[@Zogg1281]

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

[@richwalter3107]

Ok, 45kN is equiv to 10, 500+ lbf?

[@barongerhardt]

Only 46kn? I guess I need to start a diet.

[@wido123123]

You ShOulD haVe PlEXi GlaSs!1!1111!!!11!!11

[@dgoodman1484]

10 years? Must be taxpayer money. My plane I fly to Alaska from California along the coast is 67 years old! Cool toys though.

[@moshrom]

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? 😊

[@sportenapfeltorten2095]

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]

How much UV light do you think a rescue rope gets in ten years? Doubt they store it in the sun! lol

[@dgoodman1484]

Been climbing trees for over 40 years! My first saddle is as safe today as the day I bought it. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@moshrom]

@@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!

[@bryced7126]

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