Newsletter 8 Introduction by Lance Piatt The job requires time, energy and money…. Mostly time. Time, we may not have (or budgeted for). Often, to our own demise, we opt to take the quickest and easiest way out. We know what it takes to do the job, but for some reason, don’t take the time necessary to do it right. It has often been noted, that a particular job requires a particular tool or… the right knot for the right job. By its very nature, vertical rescue and rope access is dependent on rope and the most elemental skill in using rope is tying it into a knot. There is no gray area, no “in betweens” in tying knots. Most of us answer to someone (upper management, an officer, wife, husband…Board of Directors). Our very core (the bare essence of who we are) want to please those we love or serve under, while at the same time, combat this with an independent mind set that says, I’ll do it my way. These two minds conflict; one will not serve the other. Eventually, one must give way to the other. In the end, the proof of success is found in the finished product. Much like a knot. To that, our ears long to hear… Well-done, good and faithful servant!

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Featured Products

Yates Rope Access Harness $350.00 YA385 ROPE ACCESS HARNESS - Unique harness is designed to meet the demands of the Rope Access Professional who needs a versatile harness with multiple attachment points. Yates New oversize D-Ring allows the user additional space for multiple connections to a single attachment, without adding excessive bulk. (NFPA 1983-2001 Edition) ANSI A10.14/ Z359.1 - 1992, OSHA 1910.146. CLASS III Harness. UL Classification 93F4, CAN/CSA-Z259.10-M90 (Clearance Sale)

Petzl Tikka $27.95 E43P2 The Tikka headlamp is the most compact and lightest headlamp of our range. With a 150 hour burn time, the Tikka is ideal for long term close-up work as it gives off a very white light. The reliability and long life of the LED makes it very safe. - Specs: Features: on / off switch, LED light, 150 hour burn time - Weight: only 70g including batteries. - Power: Uses 3 round LR3 / AAA batteries, supplied with the product.

RRG TARP (Technical Access and Rescue Pack) $225.00   $195.00  On Sale! TARP CLOSE OUT...Limited to supply on hand. Made in the USA, this design takes the clamshell/rope bag to a whole new level. Starting with the belief that form follows function, we re-engineered each component to maximize functionality and durability.

RRG AZTEK Classic Hip Pouch $30.00 AZTEK-BG The AZTEK Classic provides generous room for such things small rigging systems, or as a multi-purpose storage bag for carrying and organizing gear. Double heavy duty velcro strap secures bag to any rescue harness or tree saddle, large outside pocket and gear loop. Once you have one, you will wonder how you got along with it. Black Only Measurements:9.5 x 7 x 2.5

Black Diamond Half Dome $59.95 620204 Versatility in both design and use, the Half Dome is our benchmark, go-anywhere climbing helmet—be it the Black Canyon, Devils Tower, Red Rocks or New River Gorge.

A Four-Strand Matthew Walker with a barrel knot, belonging to Kevin Frye (LA County Fire Department and Assistant Instructor for Ropes That Rescue). Shot between surfing sessions at San Clemente, California..