Rope Rescue/Equipment/Need/Descender

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[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

Manufacturer's page

[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

[edit] SMC Spider

[edit] CMI HYRACKEXNFPA

manufacturer specs

  • 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

manufacturer page

  • 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

manufacturer specs

  • 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

Manufacturer's page

  • 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

Manufacturer's page

[edit] Discounted

[edit] Anthron DSD Pro

discounted: does not support 12.5mm rope

Manufacturer's page

[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

Manufacturer's page

[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

[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

Manufacturers description

  • rope size: 9-12mm

[edit] Petzl Stop

discounted: does not support 12.5mm rope

Manufacturers description

  • 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

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