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Petzl Recalls TRAC CLUB Trolleys
Petzl is recalling all TRAC CLUB trolleys model numbers P023AB00 (trolley sold individually) and P023AB01 (trolleys sold in pack of 5) due to a breakage risk of the black rear plate that could cause a fatal fall.
Modernizing the Lobster Claw
I hate to say it, but our beloved hand spliced lobster claws and tethers are fading out. Despite having been a staple for decades, many traditional...
Bornack SSB Tips & Tricks
Sharing our insight from thousands of hours of Bornack SSB repair and recertification, we break down tips and tricks that can help you extend the life of these critical life-safety devices and highlight some of the problem areas that may be prematurely damaging your SSB.
Managing COVID Procedures with Papertrail
In our industry, thorough inspections and documentation are key parts of managing safe operations. Having an efficient system to maintain robust re...
Perfect Descent COVID-19 Cleaning and Disinfecting Guidelines
Perfect Descent Auto Belays can be a valuable tool to help manage physical distancing and the flow of people in climbing gyms. Auto belay routes el...
Building Community One Climbing Gym at a Time
Perfect Descent has partnered with the Climbing Wall Association (CWA) to launch the Membership Assistance Program which aims to give every climbin...
COVID-19 Update
To our friends and customers,During this time of uncertainty, we are drawn to reflect on the role of adventure in human connection and perseverance...
Make Your Next Inspection Easy with Digital Checklists from Papertrail
It’s an essential part of any risk management program--inspections. Maybe you’re currently using paper records, or perhaps you’ve already switched ...
ISC Issues Inspection Notice for Zippey Trolleys
ISC is requesting that all owners of the above listed items continue to conduct their regular product inspections. There has been a report, from a ...
Visit Us at the 2020 ACCT Conference
30th Annual Association for Challenge Course Technology Conference and Exposition
FEBRUARY 6TH– 8TH IN RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA
The foremost commun...
JHA’s: Identifying and Mitigating Risk to your Aerial Adventure Staff
Do you know what a JHA is? Well, a JHA is required by OSHA to, among other things, evaluate if your staff has the proper PPE for their job. Sound l...
Perfect Descent Issues Voluntary Recall
URGENT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE
STOP USE AND RETURN FOR INSPECTION AND UPGRADE
Notice Date: October 21, 2019Manufacturer: C3 ManufacturingAffected Prod...
Anatomy of an Incident
“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” As far as we know, Abraham Lincoln never rode a zip li...
Papertrail for Climbing Gyms
Inspection Management for the 21st Century
If I were to ask what equipment in your inventory was currently quarantined and the reason why, could yo...
How to Improve Vehicle Safety at Zip Lines and Adventure Parks
The Hidden Hazard in Aerial Adventure
Did you know that more than half of all claims in the zip line and aerial park industry come from a sector of...
Top 5 Essential Pieces of Staff Equipment
Staff gear upgrades are front of mind for a lot of operators right now so we wanted to give an overview of essential equipment to consider. There a...
Introducing Sigma Verified Digital Credential Management
At Aerial Adventure Tech, we spend a lot of time looking at what will shape the climbing gym and aerial adventure industry in the future. We seek ...
The Challenge Is On!
29th Annual Association for Challenge Course Technology Conference and Exposition
February 7th – 10th in Denver, Colorado
The foremost community of...
Know These 9 Things First for OSHA Compliance in Aerial Adventure and Climbing Gyms
If you are an aerial adventure or climbing gym operator, you have likely heard rumblings about the need for OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Ad...
Papertrail Q&A with Mt. Hermon Adventures
Mount Hermon Adventures is located in the scenic Santa Cruz Mountains of California. This beautifully located adventure business operates a canopy ...