APEXREST

Learn

Hanging & Suspension Basics

The mechanics behind a safe hang — tension and the catenary curve, webbing and carabiners, the knots and hitches that hold, and how an anchor actually bears a load.

Tension (physics)

Tension (physics)

Catenary

Catenary

Webbing

Webbing

Carabiner

Carabiner

Knot

Knot

Bowline

Bowline

Hitch (knot)

Hitch (knot)

Anchor

Anchor

Ratchet strap

Ratchet strap