About the Bundle

Horizontal Rigging is a foundational body of work created by Pat Rhodes exclusively for Rigging Lab Academy. The various courses inside the Horizontal Rigging Bundle unpack the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) Awareness, Operations, and Technician platforms for elevated horizontal systems. This series covers topics such as:

  • Anchors
  • Main Line Systems
  • Belay Line Systems
  • Elevated Anchor Systems
  • Taglines
  • Dynamic Directionals
  • Highlines
  • And more


Pat Rhodes has long been considered a mentor to thousands of riggers throughout the world and what he has to say is important. When you enroll in the Horizontal Rigging Bundle, you'll get instant access to all three parts of the series.

Learn from One of the Best in the Industry

Learn more about Horizontal Rigging's expert instructor

  • Pat Rhodes

    Rigging Lab Academy Instructor | Founder of Rescue RIG

    Pat Rhodes

    Pat is the founder of Rescue RIG, an organization specializing in technical rope access and rescue training. He has accrued over 40 years of experience in the field of technical rescue including 28 years with the Phoenix Fire Department as a firefighter/rescue technician and nine years as a FEMA Rescue Specialist. As part of his responsibilities with D2000, he specializes in developing advanced curricula focusing on all aspects of technical rope rescue. Pat is also responsible for instructor development and client relations.Pat has been instrumental in building a global brand and impacting tens of thousands of people across the planet with his humor and humble experience.

What's Included

Here's what's included in the Horizontal Rigging Bundle

Added Perks

Additional features Rigging Lab Academy Members are enjoying

  • Certificate of Completion

    Download your personalized Certificate of Completion after completing the course.

  • 100% Self-Paced

    Go through the course material as fast or as slow as you'd like.

  • Private Discussion Board

    Ask questions, meet other students, and even chat with the course instructor.

What Students Are Saying

  • Great intro to Single Trackline Highlines

    Craig Waterson

    The video tutorials presented here are a comprehensive walkthrough of the single trackline highline, giving a clear outline of the major system components in...

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    The video tutorials presented here are a comprehensive walkthrough of the single trackline highline, giving a clear outline of the major system components including the use of artificial high directionals. Overall a great course that's clear and concise.

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  • Excellent Course

    Mick Rustichelli

    Really enjoyed the first course with Rigging Lab Academy and Pat Rhodes. Looking forward to completing the other two courses in this bundle! I am a workin...

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    Really enjoyed the first course with Rigging Lab Academy and Pat Rhodes. Looking forward to completing the other two courses in this bundle! I am a working at height and safety trainer and have been an Advanced Rigger in Construction and Telecommunication industry for 34 years and I am still young enough to learn better techniques, thank you for sharing the passion. Do you guys have any agents, dealers or groups in Brisbane Qld Australia as to get together and share knowledge or purchase equipment? Regards, Mick Rustichelli

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  • Great!

    William Cameron

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