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Arizona Vortex TRIPODS

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    Granite Dells Steep Angle Tripod 1

    During this 2014 steep angle evacuation using an extra tall Arizona Vortex, a standard kit was used along with extra outer legs to bring it to over 10' in height. An AZTEK kit is used to elevate the main and belay lines in this two-tendsioned rope system. 

    NOTE: Most of these AZ Vortex techniques are covered in the Instructor-level, 7 day long Artificial High Directional Workshop (AHDW) which RTR offers at different times of the year and in different US locations and foreign countries. See the latest Open Enrollment Schedule for the AHDW program which suits you.

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    Granite Dells Steep Angle Tripod 2

    See previous slide.

    This equal sided tripod was so high that the edgeman had to climb it to set the main AZTEK at the apex!

    NOTE: Most of these AZ Vortex techniques are covered in the Instructor-level, 7 day long Artificial High Directional Workshop (AHDW) which RTR offers at different times of the year and in different US locations and foreign countries. See the latest Open Enrollment Schedule for the AHDW program which suits you.

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    Granite Dells steep angle tripod 3Granite Dells Steep Angle Tripod 3

    See previous slide.

    NOTE: Most of these AZ Vortex techniques are covered in the Instructor-level, 7 day long Artificial High Directional Workshop (AHDW) which RTR offers at different times of the year and in different US locations and foreign countries. See the latest Open Enrollment Schedule for the AHDW program which suits you.

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    Granite Dells Steep Angle Tripod 4

    See previous 3 slides.

    Unnecessary side guys were used on this AZV for this extremely tall tripod at the Granite Dells in 2014 Mountain Rescue Workshop

    NOTE: Most of these AZ Vortex techniques are covered in the Instructor-level, 7 day long Artificial High Directional Workshop (AHDW) which RTR offers at different times of the year and in different US locations and foreign countries. See the latest Open Enrollment Schedule for the AHDW program which suits you.

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    Farmington NM Steep Angle High AZ Vortex Tripod 1

    Farmington (New Mexico) Fire Department using the ARIZONA VORTEX in 2008 RTR custom workshop for a steep angle litter evacuation over one of the bluffs adjoining the muddy San Jaun River. This tripod was 9' high and used all the legs in a standard kit.

    NOTE: Most of these AZ Vortex techniques are covered in the Instructor-level, 7 day long Artificial High Directional Workshop (AHDW) which RTR offers at different times of the year and in different US locations and foreign countries. See the latest Open Enrollment Schedule for the AHDW program which suits you.

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    Farmington NM Steep Angle High AZ Vortex Tripod 2

    Rescuers at Farmington Fire used pickets to anchor the Raptor Feet down to the top of the bluff above the San Juan River.

    NOTE: Most of these AZ Vortex techniques are covered in the Instructor-level, 7 day long Artificial High Directional Workshop (AHDW) which RTR offers at different times of the year and in different US locations and foreign countries. See the latest Open Enrollment Schedule for the AHDW program which suits you.

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    Farmington NM Steep Angle High AZ Vortex Tripod 3

    NOTE: Most of these AZ Vortex techniques are covered in the Instructor-level, 7 day long Artificial High Directional Workshop (AHDW) which RTR offers at different times of the year and in different US locations and foreign countries. See the latest Open Enrollment Schedule for the AHDW program which suits you.

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    Doe Mountain Steep Angle High Tripod 1

    A standard AZV kit using 7 outer legs to build this high tripod for a steep angle evacuation in Sedona.

    NOTE: Most of these AZ Vortex techniques are covered in the Instructor-level, 7 day long Artificial High Directional Workshop (AHDW) which RTR offers at different times of the year and in different US locations and foreign countries. See the latest Open Enrollment Schedule for the AHDW program which suits you.

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    Doe Mountain Steep Angle High Tripod 2

    The edgeman elevates the ropes using an AZTEK.

    NOTE: Most of these AZ Vortex techniques are covered in the Instructor-level, 7 day long Artificial High Directional Workshop (AHDW) which RTR offers at different times of the year and in different US locations and foreign countries. See the latest Open Enrollment Schedule for the AHDW program which suits you.

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    The Lady of Shalott

    This John William Waterhouse painting illustrates Alfred Tennyson's poem The Lady of Shalott. Draped over the boat is the fabric the lady wove in a tower near Camelot. But she brought a curse on herself by looking directly at Sir Lancelot. With her right hand she lets go of the chain mooring the boat. Her mouth is slightly open, as she sings 'her last song'. She stares at a crucifix lying in front of her. Beside it are three candles, often used to symbolize life. Two have blown out. This suggests her life will end soon, as she floats down the river.

    From Reed Thorne: The classic Brittish Pre-Raphaelite style John William Waterhouse painting of The Lady of Shalott from the Tenneyson Poem. The painting is my favorite classical piece found in the Tate Museum in London. I stood in awe of it when I visited the Tate in 1974.

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Arizona Vortex EASEL A-FRAMES

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    Short Frame at Watson Lake

    The Arizona Vortex as a small short easel A-Frame making edge negoritation a breeze during Artificial High Directional Workshop at Prescott, AZ Granite Dells in 2014

    NOTE: Most of these AZ Vortex techniques are covered in the Instructor-level, 7 day long Artificial High Directional Workshop (AHDW) which RTR offers at different times of the year and in different US locations and foreign countries. See the latest Open Enrollment Schedule for the AHDW program which suits you.

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    Training on Proper Setup at CARTA

    During the 2014 Industrial Rescue Workshop a the Central Arizona Regional Training Academy (CARTA) in Prescott Valley, AZ students learn the proper anchoring techniques for the Arizona Vortex easel A-Frame.

    NOTE: Most of these AZ Vortex techniques are covered in the Instructor-level, 7 day long Artificial High Directional Workshop (AHDW) which RTR offers at different times of the year and in different US locations and foreign countries. See the latest Open Enrollment Schedule for the AHDW program which suits you.

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    Watson Lake MRW - Granite Dells - 1

    The Watson Lake "Pavilion Wall" is the perfect place for setting up the Arizona Vortex easel A-Frame in a benign setting. Here students of the 2014 Mountain Rescue Workshop use a small rigging pod behind the ease A -Frame.

    NOTE: Most of these AZ Vortex techniques are covered in the Instructor-level, 7 day long Artificial High Directional Workshop (AHDW) which RTR offers at different times of the year and in different US locations and foreign countries. See the latest Open Enrollment Schedule for the AHDW program which suits you.

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    Watson Lake MRW - Granite Dells - 2

    See previous slide.

    NOTE: Most of these AZ Vortex techniques are covered in the Instructor-level, 7 day long Artificial High Directional Workshop (AHDW) which RTR offers at different times of the year and in different US locations and foreign countries. See the latest Open Enrollment Schedule for the AHDW program which suits you.

     

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    The Arizona Vortex Easel A-Frame

    Close up of the head of the Arizona Vortex and haul grab for 9:1 compound pulley system.

    NOTE: Most of these AZ Vortex techniques are covered in the Instructor-level, 7 day long Artificial High Directional Workshop (AHDW) which RTR offers at different times of the year and in different US locations and foreign countries. See the latest Open Enrollment Schedule for the AHDW program which suits you.

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    Standard Wilderness Easel A-Frame Setup

    Kip Mandeno of New Zealand attends a litter near Wherepapa, North Island.

    NOTE: Most of these AZ Vortex techniques are covered in the Instructor-level, 7 day long Artificial High Directional Workshop (AHDW) which RTR offers at different times of the year and in different US locations and foreign countries. See the latest Open Enrollment Schedule for the AHDW program which suits you.

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    Southern Illinois Vertical Heartland Climbing School

    Arizona Vortex used by rescuers in Southern Illinois at Vertical Heartland Climbing School Team Skills Rescue Workshop in 2008. See this venue.

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    Closeup of AZ Vortex Head

    Close up of the head of the Arizona Vortex.

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    Japanese Combo Easel A frame/Gin Pole 1

    Japanese Combo Easel A frame/Gin Pole  Photo 1

    During an RTR all-Japanese advanced rigging program in 2014 at the Granite Dells in Prescott, AZ studetns constructed a first time ever combo Arizona Vortex easel A frame linked to a gin pole using the AZORP head from Rock Exotica. The gin pole stabilized the extra long back easel leg and also provided an anchor point for the evolution.

    NOTE: Most of these AZ Vortex techniques are covered in the Instructor-level, 7 day long Artificial High Directional Workshop (AHDW) which RTR offers at different times of the year and in different US locations and foreign countries. See the latest Open Enrollment Schedule for the AHDW program which suits you.

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    Japanese Combo Easel A frame/Gin Pole Photo 2

    Japanese Combo Easel A frame/Gin Pole  Photo 2

    During an RTR all-Japanese advanced rigging program in 2014 at the Granite Dells in Prescott, AZ studetns constructed a first time ever combo Arizona Vortex easel A frame linked to a gin pole using the AZORP head from Rock Exotica. The gin pole stabilized the extra long back easel leg and also provided an anchor point for the evolution.

    NOTE: Most of these AZ Vortex techniques are covered in the Instructor-level, 7 day long Artificial High Directional Workshop (AHDW) which RTR offers at different times of the year and in different US locations and foreign countries. See the latest Open Enrollment Schedule for the AHDW program which suits you.

     

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    PVEC Arena Easel A-Frame/Gin Pole

    At Prescott Valley Event Center Arena in Prescott Valley, AZ students of the IRW (Industrial Rescue Workshop) use an easel A frame and combo gin pole at rear as main attachment for evacuation of a litter and attendant up the stairwell (inside door through an unseen SA frame over the stairwell)

    NOTE: Most of these AZ Vortex techniques are covered in the Instructor-level, 7 day long Artificial High Directional Workshop (AHDW) which RTR offers at different times of the year and in different US locations and foreign countries. See the latest Open Enrollment Schedule for the AHDW program which suits you.

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    The Lady of Shalott

    This John William Waterhouse painting illustrates Alfred Tennyson's poem The Lady of Shalott. Draped over the boat is the fabric the lady wove in a tower near Camelot. But she brought a curse on herself by looking directly at Sir Lancelot. With her right hand she lets go of the chain mooring the boat. Her mouth is slightly open, as she sings 'her last song'. She stares at a crucifix lying in front of her. Beside it are three candles, often used to symbolize life. Two have blown out. This suggests her life will end soon, as she floats down the river.

    From Reed Thorne: The classic Brittish Pre-Raphaelite style John William Waterhouse painting of The Lady of Shalott from the Tenneyson Poem. The painting is my favorite classical piece found in the Tate Museum in London. I stood in awe of it when I visited the Tate in 1974.

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