Tag Archives: Technology
Catch-and-Hold: What is it and how does it work?
How to Use Catch-and-Hold ModeCatch-and-Hold belay is the latest feature from TRUBLUE's iQ Series Auto Belays. Available only in the TRUBLUE iQ+, Catch-and-Hold belay is activated and deactivated using two touch-sensitive on/off buttons.Step 1: Clip InBefore climbing, assess your harness. Make ...
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7 Ways Magnetic Braking is Better than Friction
Are you still using friction-based auto belays in your gym? Then here are some thoughts that might keep you up at night: thermal deterioration, foreign substances like water and dust, slack falls and dynos, and brake fade. Magnetic brakes solve these issues and more. Here are seven ways magnetic ...
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The Most Advanced Carabiner for Your Auto Belay
The TRU-Lock Automatic Locking Carabiner is the most advanced Auto Belay carabiner available. Head Rush engineers gathered feedback from over 30,000 devices in the field and 1 billion annual TRUBLUE uses to design an aluminum carabiner specifically for Auto Belays. This purpose-built carabiner ...
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Buyer's Guide to the Four Most Common Zip Line Brakes
As a zip line builder, installer or owner there are several factors to consider when designing and equipping your course. One piece of equipment that you'll want to carefully evaluate is zip line brakes. The type of brake you choose will dramatically affect your business's operations, revenue, ...
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QuickFlight: More than just a free fall experience!
Since the beginning of time humans have been fascinated with the concept of flight. Whether for exploration, exhilaration or efficiency we have pursued ways to effortlessly move through the air and feel the freedom of flight.For the past 8 years Head Rush Technologies has been bringing flight to ...
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Which Zip Line Trolley Is Right For You?
All Head Rush LightSpeed Zip Line Trolleys are engineered from the ground up to have superior performance on zip lines, specifically lines with impact braking. From the compact and affordable Micro Trolley to the fully rebuildable and customizable Impact Trolley, there is a Head Rush LightSpeed ...
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Head Rush Research and Development Process: Behind the Scenes
Head Rush Technologies is known for engineering innovative devices for the climbing and adventure industries. Head Rush's research and development process was designed with the goal of solving problems inherent in the operations of climbing and adventure experience providers. Head Rush's new ...
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Head Rush Research and Development Process: Behind the Scenes
Head Rush Technologies is known for engineering innovative devices for the climbing and adventure industries. Head Rush's research and development process was designed with the goal of solving problems inherent in the operations of climbing and adventure experience providers. Head Rush's new ...
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How Do Auto Belays Work: What's Going on in There?
Let's face it, you won't always have the convenience of a climbing partner in today's increasingly busy world. Maybe you don't want to burden your friend to belay you for lap after lap all day while you're training for your next big wall climbing trip. And these are just a couple of reasons why we ...
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What Makes the TRUBLUE Auto Belay TRU?
TRUBLUE Auto Belays, you may see them at your local rock gym or recreation center, maybe they were the first auto belay you knew about, perhaps you didn't even know you've used one. Wherever you fall, with a name like TRUBLUE, it begs the question: what makes the TRUBLUE so "TRU"? Here are five ...
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