The Arizona Vortex is the most flexible Artificial High Directional (AHD) available anywhere in the world. 

The Vortex is extremely modular: it can be a tripod, bipod or monopole, and gives rescue teams a multitude of scenarios in industrial access.

VORTEX rigging workshop

The Arizona Vortex is the most flexible Artificial High Directional (AHD) available anywhere in the world. 

The Vortex is extremely modular: it can be a tripod, bipod or monopole, and gives rescue teams a multitude of scenarios in industrial access.


During the intensive five-day training, various topics are discussed, such as:

  • How to eliminate or reduce edge forces
  • Physics of high directionals
  • Extensive knot craft
  • Proper setup (A to Z)
  • Bipod (A-frame)
  • Monopod (gin pole)
  • Tandem AHDs
  • V&A frame
  • Anchoring
  • ...


More details will follow as soon as possible

Admission Requirements

  • Participants understand the language of the training

Inclusive / exclusive

  • Including drinks, lunch and certificate
  • Excluding PPE and climbing gear


Dates 2024: from 17 to 21 June 2024

(17-19 AHD Vortex Workshop / 20-21 Advanced rigging workshop)


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