This also applies to cable, chain, and webbing.
Gear that is anchored includes anchors, rocks, trees, tripods, trucks, etc.
A "bight" is a simple loop in a rope that does not cross itself.
A "bend" is a knot that joins two ropes together. Bends can only be attached to the end of a rope.
A "hitch" is a type of knot that must be tied around another object.
"Descending devices" (e.g., ATCs, Brake Bar Racks, Figure 8s, Rescue 8s, etc) create friction as their primary purpose. The friction in descending devices is always considered when calculating forces.
The "Safety Factor" is the ratio between the gear's breaking strength and the maximum load applied to the gear (e.g., 5:1).
The CMC Capto combines a rope "grab" and a pulley. This creates complications for vRigger, prevents ropes in vRigger from connecting correctly, and prevents vRigger's force calculations from working. You can still create rigging files with images of the Capto in vRigger as shown here. A sample file provides additional instructions on using the Capto.
We also have an experimental two-piece Capto that connects to both ropes. Contact us if you have used the above Capto and would like to try the two-piece experimental Capto.