Use and Assembly of the AZTEK Pro (pdf) - Rescue Response Gear

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The ratchet for the SOFs is made fromapproximately 32” of 6mm accessory cord.Again, a factory sewn version by SterlingRopes Inc. is highly recommended.The purcell used as a shock absorber isfashioned from approximately 8’ of 6mmaccessory cord. The example shown is alsoa factory sewn product of Sterling RopesInc.To complete this AZTEK ensemble, a duffelbag must be used to stow the gear.Although this aspect of the kit is not a criticalas what’s in it, whatever type of bag ischosen it should be comfortable while on theside of the technician, and afford quick andeasy access to the components.We have played around with severaldifferent styles and have found that a fannypack with parallel doubled zippers worksvery well. The ability to remove the AZTEKwithout evolving your harness can expediteother rigging applications.Travel Restraint – Rappelling –Ascending – BelayingALL IN ONEMulti-purpose MechanicalAdvantage – Litter Attendant’sPrimary Attachment – Back-ties© Rescue Response Gear, 2012
Set of Fours and the 3 Over 2 Ratchet PrusikAs stated earlier, the 3/2 prusikhas proven to be the bestadjustable hitch and at the sametime provide realistic shockabsorption. This hitch is used at 3different positions, the SOFsratchet, the shock absorber 9mmattachment point, and the shockabsorber adjustable loop.In short, by sliding the host ropethrough the original loop of thehitch an uneven potential iscreated for a typically wrappedprusik hitch.It is essential that the 3 wraps ofthis prusik always be towards theload bearing end of the host rope.This positioning is easily madepossible by orientating the prusikloop with the host rope as shownin step 2.Simply follow the remaining stepsto complete the ratchet.Again, by arranging the 3 wrapstowards the connecting becket ofthe pulley, the ratchet will alwayspoint in the right direction withoutdetaching it from the host rope,regardless if it is repositioned tomeet any number of differentapplications.© Rescue Response Gear, 2012
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