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== Requirements ==  | == Requirements ==  | ||
* Needs to support 10.5mm to 13mm (PCES) rope   | * Needs to support 10.5mm to 13mm (PCES) rope   | ||
* 3 sets for attendants  | * 3 sets for attendants  | ||
| + | * 3 @ US$129.95 = US$389.85  | ||
| + | * 2 extra scarabs as dual use lowering devices @ US$129.95 = US$259.90  | ||
| + | * totals:  | ||
| + | ** base: US$389.85  | ||
| + | ** optional: US$259.90  | ||
| + | ** maximum: US$649.75  | ||
| + | ** shipping, taxes, duty  | ||
== Products ==  | == Products ==  | ||
| - | === BMS Long Frame Micro Brake Rack ===  | + | === Preferred ===  | 
| + | ==== Conterra Scarab Stainless Steel ====  | ||
| + | '' preferred option because fits range of rope sizes, becoming norm with other rope teams, can be used as a lowering device  | ||
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| + | [http://www.conterra-inc.com/collections/rescue/products/scarab-rescue-tool Manufacturer's page]  | ||
| + | * works with 9-13mm rope  | ||
| + | * http://catalogue.carletonrescue.com/do/ppa/2246/Conterra_Scarab_Stainless_Steel.html  | ||
| + | * twists:  | ||
| + | ** [http://www.forums.caves.org/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=13137&sid=4e22e2cb846b5641024ea6b63b1be74c&start=15  impart a very minor twist to the rope in my experience, but not bad]  | ||
| + | ** [http://www.forums.caves.org/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=13137&start=30 I notice a small amount of twisting of the rope when using the Scarab in rescue scenario]  | ||
| + | * no auto-stop feature  | ||
| + | * [http://storrick.cnc.net/VerticalDevicesPage/Rappel/MiscDescPages/MiscDesc1164.html review], [http://www.firehouse.com/forums/t123706/ 2nd], [http://hubpages.com/sports/review-of-the-scarab-rappel-belay-and-rescue-device 3rd], [http://blog.remotemedical.com/2009/07/the-scarab-rescue-tool-the-next-level-in-rope-rescue/ 4th]  | ||
| + | * country of origin: USA: Built by Conterra Precision, our own in house ISO 9001 certified facility.   | ||
| + | * Price  | ||
| + | ** US$129.95+shipping 2016-03-26 from [http://www.conterra-inc.com/products/scarab-rescue-tool Conterra]  | ||
| + | *** ''preferred supplier: for the small price difference, easier to get right from manufacturer; can get manuals at same time  | ||
| + | ** US$129.95+shipping from [http://www.rescuedirect.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=08SFR-1&Store_Code=RD Rescue Direct]  | ||
| + | ** US$129.95+shipping from [http://www.cascade-rescue.com/scarab-rescue-tool/ Cascade Rescue]  | ||
| + | ** US$118.30+shipping from [https://www.patrollersupply.com/equipment/item_2989.asp Patroller Supply]  | ||
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| + | === Acceptable ===  | ||
| + | ==== BMS Long Frame Micro Brake Rack ====  | ||
A compact all stainless steel rack made as a "U" frame configuration with 3 heavy duty tubular stainless steel bars. The narrow U shaped design yields a compact easy to use rack. Long version for use with 7/16" (11 mm) and 1/2" (12.5 mm) ropes. This version has a second inverted hyper-bar below the top hyper-bar (see pic.). This modification allows the user to take an additional wrap around the hyper-bars to further increase the load handling abilities of these devices. This modification has been widely accepted in the Fire and Search & Rescue communities as providing a compact and safe alternative to traditional 6 bar open frame racks. Dimensions 10.5" x 2.75" x .75 (26.6 x 7 x 1.9 cm). Weight 16.5 oz. (474 g). Strength 14,000 lbf. (62 kN).   | A compact all stainless steel rack made as a "U" frame configuration with 3 heavy duty tubular stainless steel bars. The narrow U shaped design yields a compact easy to use rack. Long version for use with 7/16" (11 mm) and 1/2" (12.5 mm) ropes. This version has a second inverted hyper-bar below the top hyper-bar (see pic.). This modification allows the user to take an additional wrap around the hyper-bars to further increase the load handling abilities of these devices. This modification has been widely accepted in the Fire and Search & Rescue communities as providing a compact and safe alternative to traditional 6 bar open frame racks. Dimensions 10.5" x 2.75" x .75 (26.6 x 7 x 1.9 cm). Weight 16.5 oz. (474 g). Strength 14,000 lbf. (62 kN).   | ||
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* US$94.90 at [http://www.rocknrescue.com/acatalog/BMS-Micro-Rack---Long-Frame-with-Dual-Hyperbar-BMS_18.html Rock N Rescue]  | * US$94.90 at [http://www.rocknrescue.com/acatalog/BMS-Micro-Rack---Long-Frame-with-Dual-Hyperbar-BMS_18.html Rock N Rescue]  | ||
* No listed price at [http://catalogue.carletonrescue.com/do/ppa/709/BMS_Long_Frame_Micro_Brake_Rack.html Carleton Rescue]  | * No listed price at [http://catalogue.carletonrescue.com/do/ppa/709/BMS_Long_Frame_Micro_Brake_Rack.html Carleton Rescue]  | ||
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| - | === SMC Spider ===  | + | |
* rope size: 11-12.5mm  | * rope size: 11-12.5mm  | ||
* http://www.rocknrescue.com/acatalog/SMC_Spider.pdf  | * http://www.rocknrescue.com/acatalog/SMC_Spider.pdf  | ||
* http://wesspur.com/items/asc227.html  | * http://wesspur.com/items/asc227.html  | ||
* http://storrick.cnc.net/VerticalDevicesPage/Rappel/BobbinPages/SBobbin1215.html  | * http://storrick.cnc.net/VerticalDevicesPage/Rappel/BobbinPages/SBobbin1215.html  | ||
| - | * http://www.rocknrescue.com/acatalog/SMC--Spider-Descender-NFPA220300.html  | + | * http://www.rocknrescue.com/acatalog/SMC--Spider-Descender-NFPA220300.html  | 
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| - | === CMI HYRACKEXNFPA ===  | + | |
[http://www.cmi-gear.com/collections/rappel-racks/products/hyrackexnfpa manufacturer specs]  | [http://www.cmi-gear.com/collections/rappel-racks/products/hyrackexnfpa manufacturer specs]  | ||
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* Overall Length:8.3in (21.08cm)  | * Overall Length:8.3in (21.08cm)  | ||
* MBS:14,000 (62.2kN)  | * MBS:14,000 (62.2kN)  | ||
| - | === SMC Micro Rappel Rack ===  | + | ==== SMC Micro Rappel Rack ====  | 
[http://smcgear.com/gear-shop/figure-8-s-descender-s/belay-devices/micro-rappel-rack.html manufacturer page]  | [http://smcgear.com/gear-shop/figure-8-s-descender-s/belay-devices/micro-rappel-rack.html manufacturer page]  | ||
* Model #: 13700  | * Model #: 13700  | ||
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* Weight: 16.08 oz (399g)  | * Weight: 16.08 oz (399g)  | ||
* Made In USA  | * Made In USA  | ||
| - | === SMC NFPA 4 Bar U-rack ===  | + | ==== SMC NFPA 4 Bar U-rack ====  | 
[http://smcgear.com/gear-shop/figure-8-s-descender-s/nfpa-rescue-descenders/nfpa-4-bar-u-rack.html manufacturer specs]  | [http://smcgear.com/gear-shop/figure-8-s-descender-s/nfpa-rescue-descenders/nfpa-4-bar-u-rack.html manufacturer specs]  | ||
* Model #: NFPA14400  | * Model #: NFPA14400  | ||
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* NFPA1983 Certified  | * NFPA1983 Certified  | ||
* Made In USA  | * Made In USA  | ||
| - | === ISC D4 Descender ===  | + | ==== Capital Safety Stop Descender Single Rope ====  | 
| + | [http://www.capitalsafety.com/caadmin/Pages/ProductDetails.aspx?prodId=5107 Manufacturer's page]  | ||
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| + | * Manually controlled descent device  | ||
| + | * Adjustable friction levels for greater control  | ||
| + | * Auto stop descent mechanism  | ||
| + | * Suits 10.5-13mm kernmantle rope  | ||
| + | * Side plate latch for added safety and ease of use  | ||
| + | ==== Conterra Hyper II Rescue Brake Rack ====  | ||
| + | [http://www.conterra-inc.com/collections/rescue/products/hyper-ii-rescue-brake-rack Manufacturer's page]  | ||
| + | === Discounted ===  | ||
| + | ==== Anthron DSD Pro ====  | ||
| + | ''discounted: does not support 12.5mm rope  | ||
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| + | [http://www.anthron.si/index.php/index.php/dsd-pro.html#product-description-305 Manufacturer's page]  | ||
| + | ==== Anthron DSD Plus ====  | ||
| + | ''discounted: does not support 12.5mm rope  | ||
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| + | ]http://www.anthron.si/index.php/dsd-plus.html Manufacturer's page]  | ||
| + | ==== Capital Safety No Worries Double Stop Descender ====  | ||
| + | ''discounted: does not handle range of rope sizes  | ||
| + | Manufacturer's page:  | ||
| + | * [http://www.capitalsafety.com/caadmin/Pages/ProductDetails.aspx?prodId=9535 small]  | ||
| + | * [http://www.capitalsafety.com/caadmin/Pages/ProductDetails.aspx?prodId=9536 large]  | ||
| + | ==== Conterra Scarab Titanium ====  | ||
| + | ''discounted: does not handle 12.5mm rope  | ||
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| + | [http://www.conterra-inc.com/collections/rescue/products/scarab-rescue-tool Manufacturer's page]  | ||
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| + | * works with 6-11mm rope  | ||
| + | * http://catalogue.carletonrescue.com/do/ppa/2250/Conterra_Scarab_Titanium.html  | ||
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| + | ==== ISC D4 Descender ====  | ||
''discounted: does not handle 12.5mm rope  | ''discounted: does not handle 12.5mm rope  | ||
* http://yatesgear.com/en/copy-of-7018-petzl-rig-descender  | * http://yatesgear.com/en/copy-of-7018-petzl-rig-descender  | ||
| - | === ISC D5 Descender ===  | + | ==== ISC D5 Descender ====  | 
''discounted: does not handle 11mm rope  | ''discounted: does not handle 11mm rope  | ||
* http://yatesgear.com/en/copy-of-isc-d4-descender  | * http://yatesgear.com/en/copy-of-isc-d4-descender  | ||
| - | === ISC D5Y Descender ===  | + | ==== ISC D5Y Descender ====  | 
''discounted: does not handle 11mm rope  | ''discounted: does not handle 11mm rope  | ||
* http://yatesgear.com/en/copy-of-isc-d5-descenderbelay-device  | * http://yatesgear.com/en/copy-of-isc-d5-descenderbelay-device  | ||
| + | ==== Petzl I'D Small ====  | ||
| + | ''discounted: does not support 12.5mm rope  | ||
| + | * rope size: 10-11.5mm  | ||
| + | * http://www.rocknrescue.com/acatalog/PETZL--I-D-Descent-Device-Small-D200S0.html#SID=584  | ||
| + | ==== Petzl I'D Large ====  | ||
| + | ''discounted: does not support 11mm rope  | ||
| + | * rope size: 11.5-13mm  | ||
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| + | * http://www.rocknrescue.com/acatalog/PETZL--I-D-Descent-Device-Large-D200L0.html#SID=584  | ||
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| + | ==== Petzl Simple ====  | ||
| + | ''discounted: does not support 12.5mm rope  | ||
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| + | [https://www.petzl.com/CA/en/Sport/Belay-devices--descenders/SIMPLE#.VuteoeIrKM8 Manufacturers description]  | ||
| + | * rope size: 9-12mm  | ||
| + | ==== Petzl Stop ====  | ||
| + | ''discounted: does not support 12.5mm rope  | ||
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| + | [https://www.petzl.com/CA/en/Sport/Belay-devices--descenders/STOP#.VutdJ-IrKM8 Manufacturers description]  | ||
| + | * rope size: 9-12mm  | ||
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| + | ==== Petzl Rig ====  | ||
| + | ''discounted: does not support 12.5mm rope  | ||
| + | * rope size: 10.5-11.5mm  | ||
| + | http://www.rocknrescue.com/acatalog/PETZL--Rig-Compact-Self-Braking-Descender-D21X.html  | ||
| + | ==== PMI Heightec Quadra ====  | ||
| + | ''discounted: does not support 12.5mm rope  | ||
| + | * rope size: 10.5-11mm or maybe 10.5-12mm  | ||
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| + | http://storrick.cnc.net/VerticalDevicesPage/Rappel/BobbinPages/SBobbin1169.html  | ||
Current revision
[edit] Requirements
- Needs to support 10.5mm to 13mm (PCES) rope
 - 3 sets for attendants
 - 3 @ US$129.95 = US$389.85
 - 2 extra scarabs as dual use lowering devices @ US$129.95 = US$259.90
 -  totals:
- base: US$389.85
 - optional: US$259.90
 - maximum: US$649.75
 - shipping, taxes, duty
 
 
[edit] Products
[edit] Preferred
[edit] Conterra Scarab Stainless Steel
preferred option because fits range of rope sizes, becoming norm with other rope teams, can be used as a lowering device
- works with 9-13mm rope
 - http://catalogue.carletonrescue.com/do/ppa/2246/Conterra_Scarab_Stainless_Steel.html
 - twists:
 - no auto-stop feature
 - review, 2nd, 3rd, 4th
 - country of origin: USA: Built by Conterra Precision, our own in house ISO 9001 certified facility.
 -  Price
-  US$129.95+shipping 2016-03-26 from Conterra
- preferred supplier: for the small price difference, easier to get right from manufacturer; can get manuals at same time
 
 - US$129.95+shipping from Rescue Direct
 - US$129.95+shipping from Cascade Rescue
 - US$118.30+shipping from Patroller Supply
 
 -  US$129.95+shipping 2016-03-26 from Conterra
 
[edit] Acceptable
[edit] BMS Long Frame Micro Brake Rack
A compact all stainless steel rack made as a "U" frame configuration with 3 heavy duty tubular stainless steel bars. The narrow U shaped design yields a compact easy to use rack. Long version for use with 7/16" (11 mm) and 1/2" (12.5 mm) ropes. This version has a second inverted hyper-bar below the top hyper-bar (see pic.). This modification allows the user to take an additional wrap around the hyper-bars to further increase the load handling abilities of these devices. This modification has been widely accepted in the Fire and Search & Rescue communities as providing a compact and safe alternative to traditional 6 bar open frame racks. Dimensions 10.5" x 2.75" x .75 (26.6 x 7 x 1.9 cm). Weight 16.5 oz. (474 g). Strength 14,000 lbf. (62 kN).
Suitable for lowering rescue size loads (2-person). The double hyper bar system automatically increases braking as the input force increases. Will not twist the rope Top and Bottom bars are a "Hyper Bar" which improves friction control and makes locking off easier.
Perfect for any mountain rescue team that needs to travel fast and light.
Frame rated breaking strength by manufacturer: 63kN
(14,000 lbf). Weight: 448g, Length: 27cm x 7cm.
Note Rope damage occurs at 25.9kN
- US$94.90 at Rock N Rescue
 - No listed price at Carleton Rescue
 
[edit] SMC Spider
- rope size: 11-12.5mm
 - http://www.rocknrescue.com/acatalog/SMC_Spider.pdf
 - http://wesspur.com/items/asc227.html
 - http://storrick.cnc.net/VerticalDevicesPage/Rappel/BobbinPages/SBobbin1215.html
 - http://www.rocknrescue.com/acatalog/SMC--Spider-Descender-NFPA220300.html
 
[edit] CMI HYRACKEXNFPA
- Exceeds tests for national fire protection association standard on fire service life safety rope and system components NFPA 1983-2006 edition. *Not Certified*
 - Specifications: 2 solid anodized aluminum bars + 2 anodized aluminum hyperbars
 - Material: 5/16" stainless steel wire form
 - Weight (with bars): 1.0lbs (453g)
 - Overall Length:8.3in (21.08cm)
 - MBS:14,000 (62.2kN)
 
[edit] SMC Micro Rappel Rack
- Model #: 13700
 - Frame Material: Stainless Steel Frame, Stainless Steel Tie-Off Bars & Brake Bars
 - Brake Bars: Stainless
 - Tie-off Bars: Stainless
 - Max. Rope size: <= 1/2" (12.5mm)
 - Dimensions: 8.65" Long
 - Weight: 16.08 oz (399g)
 - Made In USA
 
[edit] SMC NFPA 4 Bar U-rack
- Model #: NFPA14400
 - Material: Stainless Steel Frame, Stainless Steel Tie-Off Bars & Brake Bars
 - Dimensions: 9.6" Long
 - Weight: 26.6 oz (754g)
 - NFPA1983 Certified
 - Made In USA
 
[edit] Capital Safety Stop Descender Single Rope
- Manually controlled descent device
 - Adjustable friction levels for greater control
 - Auto stop descent mechanism
 - Suits 10.5-13mm kernmantle rope
 - Side plate latch for added safety and ease of use
 
[edit] Conterra Hyper II Rescue Brake Rack
[edit] Discounted
[edit] Anthron DSD Pro
discounted: does not support 12.5mm rope
[edit] Anthron DSD Plus
discounted: does not support 12.5mm rope
]http://www.anthron.si/index.php/dsd-plus.html Manufacturer's page]
[edit] Capital Safety No Worries Double Stop Descender
discounted: does not handle range of rope sizes Manufacturer's page:
[edit] Conterra Scarab Titanium
discounted: does not handle 12.5mm rope
- works with 6-11mm rope
 - http://catalogue.carletonrescue.com/do/ppa/2250/Conterra_Scarab_Titanium.html
 
[edit] ISC D4 Descender
discounted: does not handle 12.5mm rope
[edit] ISC D5 Descender
discounted: does not handle 11mm rope
[edit] ISC D5Y Descender
discounted: does not handle 11mm rope
[edit] Petzl I'D Small
discounted: does not support 12.5mm rope
- rope size: 10-11.5mm
 - http://www.rocknrescue.com/acatalog/PETZL--I-D-Descent-Device-Small-D200S0.html#SID=584
 
[edit] Petzl I'D Large
discounted: does not support 11mm rope
- rope size: 11.5-13mm
 
[edit] Petzl Simple
discounted: does not support 12.5mm rope
- rope size: 9-12mm
 
[edit] Petzl Stop
discounted: does not support 12.5mm rope
- rope size: 9-12mm
 
[edit] Petzl Rig
discounted: does not support 12.5mm rope
- rope size: 10.5-11.5mm
 
http://www.rocknrescue.com/acatalog/PETZL--Rig-Compact-Self-Braking-Descender-D21X.html
[edit] PMI Heightec Quadra
discounted: does not support 12.5mm rope
- rope size: 10.5-11mm or maybe 10.5-12mm
 
http://storrick.cnc.net/VerticalDevicesPage/Rappel/BobbinPages/SBobbin1169.html

