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Anchorage Connectors

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heightec™ Steel Anchor Slings
These steel anchor slings from heightec-PMI™ are strong and versatile. Available in two lengths and covered with a durable PVC cover.

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PMI® Choker Sling
Wrapped around a beam, the new PMI® Choker sling provides a quick and safe anchor. An extra piece of webbing is sewn on the entire length of the sling to protect it from sharp edges and prolong its life.

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SMC NFPA Rigging Plate
Half the size of the bigger plates on the market, yet just as strong and with oversized holes to accommodate more gear. Contoured edges are easy on ropes, webbing and carabiners. Each oval hole will easily accept 2 large carabiners while a large center hole accepts numerous connections.

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Sked Evac Tripod
The small head and extra-long aluminum legs make this tripod the perfect choice for simplicity and performance. When fully extended, the head is ten feet high and the tripod can support a load up to 5280 lbf. The load capacity increases as the leg extension is reduced.

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TerrAdaptor™ Multi Pod
Multiple configurations of the TerrAdaptor™ Portable Anchor System can be built from various standard system components. The primary system revolves around the TerrAdaptor™ Tripod System (SM230100N). This system includes all of the necessary parts to assemble a standard symmetric tripod that provides the ability to reach a height of approximately 10 ft, and can be used in a Gin Pole or Bi-Pod configuration.

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Ascenders

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heightec-PMI™ Pulsar Ascender
The Pulsar is a completely new ascender with an innovative cam design. Increased performance over traditional sharp toothed models, the X-Cam significantly reduces the possibility of complete system failure by exerting a considerable hold on a rope without the sharp teeth that may damage the sheath of the rope.

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Carabiners

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SMC ANSI Safety Lock
The SMC ANSI Safety Lock is manufactured using High Strength Zinc Plated Alloy Steel to maximize the strength to weight ratio and is ideal for any situation where security is critical. Locking the sleeve on the gate rather than the body of the carabiner provides greater overall strength and smooth action.
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SMC FP ANSI Lite
The SMC FP Lite has been specifically designed for all your fall protection needs. Built from the ground up giving you the best of the best in carabiner functionality, the FP features an easy opening auto locking gate. You don’t have to sacrifice strength for weight when working at height all day long.

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SMC Aluminum Locking D - NFPA
This is the NFPA version of SMC's Aluminum Locking D Carabiner. This carabiner sets the standard in climbing, mountaineering and rescue applications. Extremely lightweight, it offers high strength and a large gate opening for functional versatility. The locking sleeve engages the gate rather than the frame to prevent jamming.

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SMC Autolocking Biner
A Lite Alloy steel carabiner featuring a triple-action gate. Easily opened with one hand, but once released, the gate closes to a fully locked position. The carabiner gate and sleeve are stainless steel for problem-free operation. An offset ‘’D’’ shape provides a smooth transfer of the Munter Hitch when used as a belay and has ample volume to clip in large diameter ropes and over the rails of most litters.

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SMC Large Locking Steel
Large size locking carabiners developed by SMC especially for the needs of the fire and rescue communities. Available in several different metal finishes, as well as in both NFPA (Class G) and non-NFPA versions. Black zinc coated models are ideal for tactical operations and stainless steel model is best for corrosive environments. Large gate opening fits easily over litter rails. All models have stainless gates and locking sleeves for greater strength and reliability.

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SMC Lite Steel - NFPA
SMC Lite Steel locking carabiners are for those situations where the high strength and durability of SMC Steel Carabiners is desired but the size and weight is not. Increasingly popular among cave and mountain rescuers for providing most of the benefits without the weight and bulk typically associated with steel biners.

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Descent Control Devices

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heightec™ Quadra
The Quadra can change instantly from one mode to another while under load. A special braking mechanism increases the frictional force for lowering heavy loads. This device will arrest a 2 person fall factor by 1/3 when in life lining mode with no rope damage. It will also retain full function after a fall. Recommended for use with PMI® Access Pro rope.

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Pulleys

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heightec Hurricane Pro™
The Hurricane Pro™ allows attachment of a pulley system at any point along a loaded rope creating an instant mechanical advantage. An integral component of ScaffPack™

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SMC 3" Prusik Minding Pulley
The unique shape of SMC’s aluminum side plates allow the efficient use of Prusik hitches as a belay or progress capture device. Constructed with a 3” diameter sheave running on a high efficiency ball bearing. Low profile fasteners help eliminate the possibility of the pulley snagging.

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SMC Kootenay HX Pulley
The Kootenay HX from SMC is the most advanced Knot Passing Pulley on the market. This is an entirely new and more compact design and lives up to its “HX” (High Strength) name as the lightest, strongest, most efficient and durable pulley of its kind available. Sealed ball bearings provide optimal efficiency and help to reduce the performance-robbing resistance that is inherent in most multiple component systems. Adding to its versatility, the Kootenay HX may also serve as an edge roller for rope protection.

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Rope Grabs

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MIO Rope Grab
This highly effective self-trailing rope grab grips automatically in the event of a fall and dissipates the energy of the fall by slipping along the rope. When used within OSHA guidelines on approved ropes, the amount of slip is well within the OSHA requirements. Comes with lanyard and ANSI Snap Hook.

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Logistics & Support Gear

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Bags

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PMI® Rope Pack
When you need a little extra help with the load, the PMI® Rope pack will help make the haul easier. Padded backpack straps make carrying a loaded bag more manageable.

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Books

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High Angle Rescue Techniques - 3rd Edition
Knowledge of high angle rescue is vital to many emergency service personnel. High Angle Rescue Techniques unique step-by-step approach to instruction facilitates the learning process for both trainers and students. By: Tom Vines and PMI’s own Steve Hudson

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Patient Care

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Litters

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Cascade RED Sled
The Cascade Rapid Extrication Device or "RED Sled" is unlike other products advertised for Rapid Exit, RIT, or Confined Space. The RED Sled features a tough, rigid outer shell made to take the most brutal abuse. Extremely light and versatile, the RED Sled operates as a Confined Space mechanism for extrication of patients from burning/collapsing buildings, boilers and other industrial confined spaces, and all locations difficult to reach with conventional equipment. Capable of being dragged across the most abusive surfaces, (rebar, crushed rock and block, glass, etc.) and will withstand extremely high temperatures. The RED Sled includes the Cascade Rescue Patient Protection System, which quickly and easily allows the Rescuer to package and immobilize the patient for rapid transport. Properly packaged, a patient may even be lifted into a completely vertical orientation.

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Chrysalis Roll Stretcher
The Chrysalis is a real advance in casualty handling for both horizontal and vertical lifting. Retaining straps are aligned for easy fastening and provide a secure fit around the patient. A patented integral body harness conforms to the dynamic test requirements of fall arrest harness standard EN 361.

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Wrap Evac
The new Wrap Evac allows you to completely secure your patient. A sliding head harness easily adjusts to different body sizes. Extremely versatile, the harness can even be used without the backboard for confined space in vertical or horizontal configurations.

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Personal Gear

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Gloves

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PMI® Rope Tech Gloves
Hand protection and finger dexterity at its best. This ultra-lightweight design is great for belaying, knot tying and other rigging work. It is not suitable hand protection for fast rope or other body rappel techniques.

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Harnesses

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heightec-PMI™ Europa
Multi adjustable harness with high degree of lumbar support for telecoms rigging and overhead line work. Quick release buckles on leg loops provide easy adjustment.

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PMI® Avatar
The Avatar is a one of a kind harness with an array of basic design and not so subtle features that make it the most versatile, comfortable, and useful harness you’re ever likely to wear. Available as a seat only or with your choice of chest harnesses to meet NFPA Class III standards.

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Helmets

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PMI® Advantage
For classic styling, maximum comfort and minimum impact, PMI® Advantage offers industrial Kevlar head protection and plenty of detail oriented comfort. Fully adjustable ratchet headband and straps make this a helmet for almost any size head. Meets NFPA 1951 as a Utility Technical Rescue Protective Helmet Standard.

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Lights

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Spot
The streamlined Spot produces an amazing amount of light for a lamp that fits in your pocket. Housed in a reflector, the 1-watt LED throws a 43 m beam. When all you need is close-range light, switch modes and use the three proximity LEDs, which emit ambient light for more than 140 hours. A single switch on top lets you choose from four lighting levels for the rescue that goes all night.

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Rope

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Ropes

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PMI® Access Pro 11mm
A PMI rope revolution, the Access Pro is engineered for performance and flexibility. With a polyester sheath and nylon core, this rope is a perfect choice for Rope Access and Fall Protection. In fact, we like Access Pro so much that we've chosen it to feature in our heightec-PMI™ Rescue Solutions. For more information - see the Solutions and Kits section.

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PMI® Classic Professional - 11 mm
The “time tested” burly sheath design of PMI's® 11 mm Classic Static makes it a world favorite for professionals who must routinely subject their ropes to high abrasion applications. No other 11 mm rope will outlast a PMI® Classic in side by side, real world applications!

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Solutions & Kits

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Kits

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Radium Release Hitch Kit
Radium Release Hitches have been proven to out - perform load release straps time after time. The Radium has greater extension (9 + ft) and better control and it can never fuse together under shock load the way that load release straps can. Carabiners are part of the system, simplifying your rigging.

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Tandem Prusik Belay Kit
Tandem prusiks are a common tool for belaying heavy loads. This kit has everything you need to set up a Tandem Prusik Belay, including the Radium Release Hitch. Read about the advantages of the Radium Release Hitch below.

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Webbing & Cordage

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Lanyards

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heightec™ Energy Absorber
When working at height, you need a solid system you can rely on in case of a fall. This choice in gear is not used for support, but rather a backup for work at height. When the Energy Absorber is activated, a footloop is automatically deployed and can be used to help the worker avoid the effects of Suspension Intolerance.

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