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This research provided SAR teams the choice to carry lighter gear when they had to access remote rescue sites under their own power. It was also concluded that this system works with 11mm static rope. Both belay plates and the scarab remained functional after the drop tests, while the micro brake rack saw some frame distortion.įrom this testing, it was concluded that if a scarab/ATC was rigged away from the anchor, and a prusik was installed between the anchor and the scarab/belay plates, this system would be able to withstand a worst-case scenario fall and still remain fully functional. EMBC and Base Camp Innovations tested a number of different setups and devices, such as ATC belay plates, the scarab, and micro brake racks. The second caveat was that the system had to remain functional after the fall. An engineering factor for force limiting was applied, after which it was proposed that if the rope system were rigged to 20kN+, then it would be more than able to withstand a worst-case scenario fall of 12 kN.īackcountry teams are often on the lookoutįor lighter-weight gear to accomplish rescues. The testing revealed that a worst-case fall scenario produced forces that fell in the range of 6 to 12 kN.

Out of this testing came the concept of force limiting rope rescue systems. to test a number of rope rescue systems and equipment. With grant funding, they worked with Base Camp Innovations based out of Invermere, B.C. was looking to update their rope rescue program for its Search and Rescue teams. These teams are often on the lookout for lighter-weight gear to accomplish the rescue.Ī number of years ago, Emergency Management B.C. Backcountry rope teams, such as mountain rescue or search and rescue, typically have to transport the gear they need on their backs, or from a strategically placed gear cache. Not all rope rescue teams are able to access the rescue site with a vehicle, like fire departments or industrial teams can. How To Build (And Operate) A Component-Based Rescue System Aug 23, 2019 How To Build (And Operate) A Component-Based Rescue System.

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