By Keir Beck
Slings are used to connect rigging to anchor points, lift loads, and back up the primary anchors. They come in all colors, sizes, strengths, and materials. Slings come in the form of industrial or recreational use, such as sport climbing and abseiling. It is important to remember to follow commercial...
Performer Safety & Rig Awareness is about asking questions: What exactly is the action required? Who are the riggers? How is the rig operated? Who is operating it? Have end marks been set? Having the ability to ask questions not only shows that you are aware of the process but...
This page is to rigging for circus and aerial performers. I have had many performers come to me with questions about how their apparatuses are rigged or have been rigged in the past. The style of the performance determines the way the apparatus will need to be rigged, along with...
This is a topic we will spend a great deal of time investigating. Without the ability to spot risk, you are leaving yourself and co-workers exposed. Part of a solid foundation to work from is having thoroughly investigated and documented all aspects of the job.
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Stunt rigging equipment, or “GEAR”, is the lifeblood of the Rigger. Without gear, there is not much to rig. To have great ideas of how to rig, you must also have a great understanding of the types of equipment that can be used to compliment a rig and achieve your...
Personal Rigging Kits What should be included in your personal rigging kit is subject to debate, but the desired outcome is to focus not on the types of gear, rather on how gear is kept and used. There will be a personal preference for what gear is more suited to...
By the end of this page, you will have the knowledge of how to perform a basic rescue and identify and carry out the critical steps of the process of rope rescue. Introduction to Rope Rescue Rope Rescue is one of the most important skills you will possess as a...
Personal work harnesses are required as part of the standard rigging kit for all Riggers. This is something that will be of personal preference, as there are many types on the market. The ability of the human body to survive a fall depends principally on the decelerating forces imposed during...
Rope is the primary tool that is used for Stunt Rigging. It is therefore one of the most important components of rigging to understand.
Having a thorough understanding and knowledge of rope and its uses will enable you to make the right choices for the application at the time. This is one of the more critical decisions a Rigger can make when planning and implementing a rig. The decision to use a certain type of rope will be based on the forces that will be applied to the rig, the Performer, the environment and on the anchor points.
Knots and splices are the means by which ropes are then incorporated into a rig. Having a broad knowledge of ropes will allow you to make good decisions when choosing what knot to tie or which splice to do.
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