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SMC TerrAdaptor Portable Anchor System $3,500.00 SM230100N The NFPA TerrAdaptor is the most versatile portable anchor system available for use in rescue, industrial, and wilderness environments. The TerrAdaptor system is unique in that it configures as a gin pole/monopod, an A-Frame/Bipod, a Quadpod and, of course, the most adjustable Tripod in the market today.

Info | SMC TerrAdaptor Users Manual (pdf)

Instructions | AHD - Vortex in Tripod Configuration Arizona Vortex ARIZONA VORTEX being used in a standard TRIPOD configuration for a highline high directional. The Los Angeles County Fire Department USAR103 task force work with the ARIZONA VORTEX at Lunada Canyon Mike Layhee (second from right) ran the exercise which included a 200' Kootenay Highline English Reeve 100' down into the canyon.

Instructions | AHD - Vortex in A Frame Configuration Arizona Vortex ARIZONA VORTEX being used as a BIPOD "A" frame high directional, here, for a steep angle litter evacuation. (2002 St Louis County Sheriff's Rescue Team/Duluth Fire TSRS)

Instructions | AHD - Vortex 2.0 Multipod in Sideways A-Frame Configuration Vortex 2.0 Multipod Here, rescuers from the Victoria CFA (Country Fire Authority) work with the AZV v.2.0 during bipod practice and prototype testing. The ARIZONA VORTEX v.2.0 is being used as a twin-guyed Sideways A Frame. Notice how the blue gin pole attachment has been removed for this bipod application during prototype testing.

Instructions | AHD - Vortex in S-A Frame Configuration Arizona Vortex ARIZONA VORTEX being used as a BIPOD "SA" frame (sideways "A" frame) high directional, here, for a high angle litter evacuation out of a confined space entry where extra height was needed to accommodate the litter system (2002 St Louis County Sheriff's Rescue Team/Duluth Fire TSRS)

Instructions | AHD - Vortex 2.0 Multipod in Easel A Configurations Vortex 2.0 Multipod Two images demonstrating use of the Arizona Vortex 2.0 Multipod in Easel-A configuration at Mount Arapiles in Victoria, Australia. These pictures also show use of the Omni-Block pulley in a direct-pin application, unique to this tripod and very convenient in many circumstances.

Instructions | AHD - Vortex in Easel A Frame Configuration Arizona Vortex The ARIZONA VORTEX being used in a wilderness Advanced Skills Rescue Seminar in Oak Creek Canyon. Again, as with the photo at left, the AZV works perfectly with highline situations. Notice that the easel leg is very short and is extended into the rock wall.

Instructions | AHD - Vortex 2.0 Multipod in Gin Pole Configurations Vortex 2.0 Multipod Two pictures demonstrating use of the Vortex 2.0 Multipod's third leg as an independant Gin Pole. This capability can be used in conjunction with A and Sideways-A (SA) frame configurations to simultaneously create two unique AHD's with the purchase of only one product.

Instructions | AHD - Arizona Vortex Prototype Arizona Vortex The second prototype ARIZONA VORTEX, here being used by Dean Hall of Howard County Fire and Rescue in Maryland. Photo taken in 1997 above historical Harpers Ferry, West

Instructions | AHD - Vortex Mitigating Edge Trauma Arizona Vortex ARIZONA VORTEX being used to mitigate edge trauma for both the patient and the litter attendant. This difficult stair-step edge would otherwise be much more dangerous and physically demanding.

Instructions | AHD - Vortex as an Easel A with Tie-Downs Arizona Vortex Notice the tie-downs on the back easel leg taking into account possible tension and compression.

Instructions | AHD - Vortex with Tracking and Deflection Lines Arizona Vortex The ARIZONA VORTEX used with both a standard high angle litter package along with a tracking and deflection line offset during a ROPES THAT RESCUE seminar in Oak Creek Canyon, AZ. Leg configuration: "A" frame-two sections each. Easel leg-three sections.

Instructions | AHD - Vortex and Jayne Thorne Arizona Vortex Jayne Thorne adjusting rigging during 1989 Team Skills Rescue Seminar in Sedona. Here a tracking line offset is being used with a standard high angle litter lower to the forest floor 200' below.