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8mm Prusik Testing
March 28 2025
8mm Prusik Testing

The aim of this testing was to determine the compatibility of the Sterling 8mm sewn prusiks.

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Rescue 3 / Helix Rigging Plate Test
March 28 2025
Rescue 3 / Helix Rigging Plate Test

In conjunction with Rescue 3 Europe, we carried out testing on the effects of using doubled up rigging plates and...

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6mm Anchor Cord Testing
March 28 2025
6mm Anchor Cord Testing

A comparison of the Sterling 5.9mm Powercord and Edelrid 6mm Aramid Cord for building anchors in rescue and access systems. 

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Marlow Fast Rope Inspection
March 28 2025
Marlow Fast Rope Inspection

Marlows Fast Rope is designed for comfortable control throughout a descent, with good control over slowing down and breaking. Supple...

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Tactical Rigid Ladders Comparison
March 28 2025
Tactical Rigid Ladders Comparison

A comparison of our high-performance tactical ladder systems which have been specifically designed to increase operational options when working across...

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Helmet Standards and Certification Explained
March 11 2025
Helmet Standards and Certification Explained

Choosing the correctly specified helmet, whether for mountaineering, industrial work at height or tactical operations, is important both to ensure...

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Edelrid Hard Line 6mm Anchor Cord Testing
March 11 2025
Edelrid Hard Line 6mm Anchor Cord Testing

With the phasing out of the Edelrid Aramid 6mm cord and the Edelrid Hard Line becoming the replacement, we needed to update...

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