What is the Radium Release Hitch used for?

Technical rescue with two ropes (main line and safety line); Transfer the load from one rope to another when a Prusik jams; Release the load from a jammed lockoff or auto-stop system; Lower a victim in a controlled manner after the load transfer; Professional rigging for fire departments and high-angle rescue teams.

How do you tie the Radium Release Hitch?

The Radium Release Hitch is a technical rescue system that lets you transfer a suspended load from one rope to another in a controlled way. It uses a 3:1 mechanical advantage and a Munter-hitch-style lock to release the load gradually. It's an essential tool in high-angle and confined-space rescue. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Radium Release Hitch hard to tie?

The Radium Release Hitch is rated hard, in the Rescue category and is taught with a photo at every stage on Desbravai.

What precautions apply when using the Radium Release Hitch?

This is a professional rescue hitch — only TRAINED, certified people should use it; A rigging mistake can cause a fall with risk of death — do not improvise; Always inspect the rope, carabiners, and Prusiks before applying load; Don't use rope or gear outside rescue specifications.

Radium Release Hitch

Q: What other names does the Radium Release Hitch have?

It is also known as Radium Release Hitch, Nudo de Liberación Radium, Volta de Liberação Radium, Nó de Transferência de Carga Radium.

A load-transfer release system used in technical rescue to move a load from one rope to another

Also called: Radium Release Hitch, Nudo de Liberación Radium, Volta de Liberação Radium, Nó de Transferência de Carga Radium

What it is for

Technical rescue with two ropes (main line and safety line)
Transfer the load from one rope to another when a Prusik jams
Release the load from a jammed lockoff or auto-stop system
Lower a victim in a controlled manner after the load transfer
Professional rigging for fire departments and high-angle rescue teams