Image shows a Ring Pull tied on with a 3 wrap prussik
An original Whetman Equipment product. Made in the UK. |
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The device is made of 6mm 16/16 braid red polyester cord which is wrapped around a 6mm marine grade stainless ring and secured with a double fisherman's knot.
There is a robust rubber band holding the wraps tight on the ring and it pre-sets the position of the Fisherman's knot to be approx 10cm from the ring. Overall length of the tied cord loop is 33cm |
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Ring
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The ring is ready to receive a karabiner, or multiple karabiners, rope or instantly act as a pulley with the Whetman Equipment Python webbing to create a Pig Rig or external mechanical advantage system. The cord is wrapped around the ring which stablises the load and the rubber prevents the ring travelling around the loop. |
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The pre-set fixed position of the Fisherman's knot keeps it out of the way whilst tying a prussik knot onto the main line, so making tying easier & faster. The video below shows the ring being dropped down into the loop, its own weight helping the process. This results in a fast simple deployment of the rope grab and instantly offers a pulley ready to be used. In real incidents you are working under pressure and any kit which makes things simpler & faster is a great bonus. |
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Training & Practise
As with all river rescue kit training is essential before use to ensure correct & safe application of the device. The Ring Pull is one element of the Whetman Equipment Pig Rig which includes two Ring Pulls and two 5m webbing Pythons. After training grab the kit & practise rigging on dry land on a regular basis.
As with all river rescue kit training is essential before use to ensure correct & safe application of the device. The Ring Pull is one element of the Whetman Equipment Pig Rig which includes two Ring Pulls and two 5m webbing Pythons. After training grab the kit & practise rigging on dry land on a regular basis.