About this Course
Anchors are the foundation on which we build our rescue systems. Rescuers must quickly decide on an appropriate anchor system for a given rescue situation. Usually, anchors need to be in place before other aspects of the rescue can proceed. Determining where anchors should be built and beginning their construction early are critical steps in timely rescue operations.
What You'll Learn
Join us for the exclusive Anchors course where we'll walk through must-know anchor concepts such as:
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How to determine the appropriate anchors to build
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Relative strengths and benefits of anchors
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When an anchor should not be considered an anchor
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Why redirect anchors should be carefully studied
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How to use spring-loaded camming devices as part of an anchor system
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Distributive versus Shared anchors
Course Curriculum
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1
Unit 1: Welcome to Anchors and Anchor Systems
- 1.1 Introduction To Anchors FREE PREVIEW
- 1.2 Simple Anchors
- 1.3 Anchor Considerations
- 1.4 Anchor Factors
- 1.5 Anchor Devices
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Unit 2: Anchor Systems Overview
- 2.1 Anchor Terms FREE PREVIEW
- 2.2 Video Tutorial: Introduction to Anchors & Anchor Systems FREE PREVIEW
- 2.3 Transfering from an Anchor to an Anchor System
- 2.4 Load-Sharing Anchor System
- 2.5 Load-Distributing Anchor System
- 2.6 Two-Point Load-Distributing System
- 2.7 Pretensioned Anchors
- 2.8 Contingency Anchor Systems
- 2.9 Change-Of-Direction Anchor System
- 2.10 Counterforce Anchor System
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Unit 3: Selecting an Anchor
- 3.1 Selecting an Anchor Part 1
- 3.2 Selecting an Anchor Part 2
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Unit 4: Single Point Anchors
- 4.1 Single Point Anchors FREE PREVIEW
- 4.2 Bombproof Anchors and Anchor Point Considerations
- 4.3 Video Tutorial: Single Point Anchors
- 4.4 Video Tutorial: Tensionless Anchor
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Unit 5: Multipoint Anchors Overview
- 5.1 Multi-Point Anchors Overview and Types FREE PREVIEW
- 5.2 Slack Anchors
- 5.2.1 Slack Anchor System: Independent Primary Independent Secondary
- 5.2.2 Slack Anchor System: Independent Primary Shared Secondary
- 5.3 Tensioned Anchor Systems FREE PREVIEW
- 5.3.1 Tensioned Anchor Systems: Pre-Tensioned Back-Tie Anchor System: Voodoo Hitch
- 5.3.2 Tensioned Anchor Systems: Pre Tensioning Systems- Non-Working 3 To 1
- 5.4 Load Sharing Anchors
- 5.4.1 Load Sharing Anchors: Dynamic 2 x1 LSA With An Adjustable Non-Working 3:1
- 5.4.2 Load Sharing Anchors: Adjustable 2 x 1 With Two Prusiks
- 5.4.3 Load Sharing Anchors: Adjustable LSA 3 x 1 With Double Figure Eight and Butterfly
- 5.4.4 Load Sharing Anchors: 2 x 1 With A Butterfly and Prusik
- 5.4.5 Load Sharing Anchors: Clove Hitches and Figure Eight
- 5.4.6 Load Sharing Anchors: 2 x 1 With Figure Eights and Butterfly
- 5.4.7 Load Sharing Anchors: 2 x 1 With Figure Eights
- 5.5 Load Distributing Anchors
- 5.5.1 Load Distributing Anchors: Fixed Rope with Double Loop Figure Eight
- 5.6 Cordelette Load Sharing Anchors and Load Distributing Anchors
- 5.6.1 Cordelette Load Sharing Anchors and Load Distributing Anchors: 3 X 1 Equalette LSA With Clove Hitches
- 5.6.2 Cordelette Load Sharing Anchors and Load Distributing Anchors: 2 X 1 Equalette LSA With Limiting Knots
- 5.6.3 Cordelette Load Sharing Anchors and Load Distributing Anchors: 3 x 1 Cordelette LSA Anchor With Figure Eight
- 5.6.4 Cordelette Load Sharing Anchors and Load Distributing Anchors: 3 x1 In Line Cordelette LSA Anchor
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Unit 6: A Closer Look At Multipoint Anchors
- 6.1 Shared & Distributive Anchors (Specified Multipoint Anchors)
- 6.5 Video Tutorial: Load Sharing Anchors using Removable Bolts in a Highline Setup
- 6.6 Video Tutorial: Load Sharing Fixed Side Anchors with Removable Bolts
- 6.7 Video Tutorial: Tandem Stake Anchors
- 6.8 Video Tutorial: Staggered Anchors When Moving From 3:1 to 9:1 Mechanical Advantage
- 6.9 Video Tutorial: Marginal Anchors: Anchor Considerations in Rope Rigging Systems
- 6.10 Video Tutorial: Managing Friction: Anchor Considerations in Rope Rigging Systems
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Unit 7: V Anchors, Part 1 (Conversations in Load Sharing)
- 7.1 V Anchors, Part 1
- 7.2 Video Tutorial: V Anchor System for General All-Purpose Anchoring
- 7.3 Video Tutorial: V Anchor: Top Rope Bottom Belay
- 7.4 Video Tutorial: V Anchor System for Top Rope Bottom Belay (Using Anchor Bolts)
- 7.5 Video Tutorial: V Anchor System for Mirrored & Twin Tension Systems
- 7.6 Video Tutorial: Mirrored Skate Block: Configuration of the Bottom Anchor System
- 7.7 Video Tutorial: V Anchor: Top Rope Top Belay Looking at MA Efficiency
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Unit 8: V Anchors, Part 2 (Conversations in Load Sharing)
- 8.1 V Anchors, Part 2
- 8.2 Video Tutorial: V Anchor System: Friction Top Rope Top Belay
- 8.3 Video Tutorial: Load Sharing V Anchor Considerations in Industrial Two Tension Rope Systems
- 8.4 Video Tutorial: V Anchor: Small Team Raise & Lower System - Skyhook Rescue Systems
- 8.5 Video Tutorial: V Anchor System: Friction Top Rope Top Belay, Climber Rescue Gri Gri
- 8.6 Video Tutorial: Mirrored Skate Block Top Anchor Considerations
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Unit 9: Back-Ups, Extensions, Back-Ties & Redirects
- 9.1 Back-Ups, Extensions, Back-Ties & Redirects
- 9.2 Video Tutorial: Back-Tie Load Distributive Anchor During A Skate Block
- 9.3 Video Tutorial: Back-Ties to Focus Float Anchor During A Two Rope Offset Dynamic Directional
- 9.4 Video Tutorial: Foundations & Concepts of Anchor Redirects
- 9.5 Video Tutorial: Foundations & Concepts of Extending the Anchor
- 9.6 Video Tutorial: Foundations & Concepts of Backup Anchors
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Unit 10: Camming Units & Chocks
- 10.1 Camming Units & Chocks
- 10.2 Video Tutorial: Anchoring: Cam Placement Overview
- 10.3 Video Tutorial: Anchoring: Direction of Pull
- 10.4 Video Tutorial: Anchoring: Cam Placement: Lobe Contact
- 10.5 Video Tutorial: Anchoring: Equalizing Anchors Without a Knot
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Unit 11: Traditional & Removable Bolt Placements
- 11.1 Traditional & Removable Bolt Placements
- 11.2 Video Tutorial: Inspecting Rock for Bolt Placement
- 11.3 Video Tutorial: Ideal Bolt Placement
- 11.4 Video Tutorial: Legacy Bolt: Drilling
- 11.5 Video Tutorial: Removable Bolts
- 11.6 Video Tutorial: Legacy Bolt: Installation
- 11.7 Petzl Coeur Pulse Removable Anchor System
- 11.8 Video Tutorial: How To Use the Petzl Coeur Pulse Removable Anchor System
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Unit 12: Wrap Up
- 12.1 Wrap Up