About the Course

A Guide to Artificial High Directionals & Two Tension Rope Systems delves into information beyond what the standard rope technician has been taught in initial training. Inside, we encourage students to think critically about a wide variety of applications with an emphasis on high directional usage.

5 Day Advance Master Class - Rigging Lab Academy


What You'll Learn

Inside this course, we’ll cover topics like...

  • Two Tension Systems

  • High Directional Configurations (Vortex, Terradaptor, and Vector)

  • High Angle Offsets

  • And more!

Course Curriculum

  • 1
    Unit 1: Welcome
    • 1.1 Welcome
    • 1.2 Video: Interview with Jason Ilowite
    • 1.3 Video: Interview with Craig McClure
    • 1.4 Course Materials
    • 1.5 Course Equipment Overview: CMC MPD
    • 1.6 Video Tutorial: Course Equipment CMC MPD Overview
    • 1.7 Course Equipment Overview: Petzl I'D
    • 1.8 Video Tutorial: Course Equipment Petzl I'D Overview
  • 2
    Unit 2: Two Rope Offset System Overview - Strong Side Emphasis (SA Frame)
    • 2.1 Two Rope Tension System A-Frame Resultant Insight, Part 1
    • 2.2 Video Tutorial: Two Rope Tension System A-Frame Resultant Insight, Part 1
    • 2.3 Two Rope Tension System A-Frame Resultant Insight, Part 2
    • 2.4 Video Tutorial: Two Rope Tension System A-Frame Resultant Insight, Part 2
    • 2.5 Two Rope Tension System Overview - Strong Side
    • 2.6 Video Tutorial: Two Rope Tension System Overview - Strong Side
    • 2.7 Two Rope Tension System Portuguese Bowline Guying System Insight
    • 2.8 Video Tutorial: Two Rope Tension System Portuguese Bowline Guying System Insight
  • 3
    Unit 3: Two Rope Offset: Weak Side Emphasis (Gin Pole)
    • 3.1 Two Rope Tension System Gin Pole Side Overview
    • 3.2 Video Tutorial: Two Rope Tension System Gin Pole Side Overview
    • 3.3 Two Rope Offset Gin Pole Sided Insight
    • 3.4 Video Tutorial: Two Rope Offset Gin Pole Side Insight
  • 4
    Unit 4: Sideways A-Frame
    • 4.1 Sideways Easel A-Frame, Version 1
    • 4.2 Video Tutorial: Sideways Easel A-Frame, Version 1
    • 4.3 Sideways Easel A-Frame Anchor Overview
    • 4.4 Video Tutorial: Sideways Easel A-Frame Anchor Overview
    • 4.5 Sideways Easel A-Frame, Version 2
    • 4.6 Video Tutorial: Sideways Easel A-Frame, Version 2
    • 4.7 Sideways Easel A-Frame Resultant Insight
    • 4.8 Video Tutorial: Sideways Easel A-Frame Resultant Insight
  • 5
    Unit 5: Dynamic Directional Offset
    • 5.1 Dynamic Directional: Building A 9:1 System Using 2 x 3:1 Systems Insights
    • 5.2 Video Tutorial: Dynamic Directional: Building a 9:1 System Using 2 x 3:1 Systems Insights
    • 5.3 Dynamic Directional Connection Point Insight
    • 5.4 Video Tutorial: Dynamic Directional Connection Point
    • 5.5 Dynamic Directional Jag Directional Insight
    • 5.6 Video Tutorial: Dynamic Directional Jag Directional Insight
    • 5.7 Dynamic Directional Main Side, Part 1
    • 5.8 Video Tutorial: Dynamic Directional Main Side, Part 1
    • 5.9 Dynamic Directional Main Side, Part 2 (Includes Both Sides)
    • 5.10 Video Tutorial: Dynamic Directional Main Side, Part 2 (Includes Both Sides)
    • 5.11 Dynamic Directional: A-Frame Resultant Effect Insight
    • 5.12 Video Tutorial: Dynamic Directional: A-Frame Resultant Effect Insight
    • 5.13 Dynamic Directional: A-Frame Resultant Effect with High Anchors Insight
    • 5.14 Video Tutorial: Dynamic Directional: A-Frame Resultant Effect with High Anchors Insight
    • 5.15 Dynamic Directional: A-Frame Resultant Effect with Low Anchors Insight
    • 5.16 Video Tutorial: Dynamic Directional: A-Frame Resultant Effect with Lower Anchors Insight
  • 6
    Unit 6: SMC Vector Backcountry Gin Pole
    • 6.1 SMC Vector Gin Pole Overview
    • 6.2 Video Tutorial: SMC Vector Gin Pole Overview
    • 6.3 SMC Vector Gin Pole Insight
    • 6.4 Video Tutorial: SMC Vector Gin Pole Insight
  • 7
    Unit 7: Wrap Up
    • 7.1 Wrap Up
    • 7.2 Gear Buying Guide

Added Perks

Additional features Rigging Lab Academy Members are enjoying

  • Certificate of Completion

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  • 100% Self-Paced

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

  • Private Discussion Board

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