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== Vertical gear ==
== Vertical gear ==
vertical gear for 3 people: total: $1338 with GST $1405
vertical gear for 3 people: total: $1338 with GST $1405
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=== Sit harness ===
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3 sit harnesses @ ~$150 : total ~$450
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Requirements:
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* a low main attachment point, like a caving harness, to maximize throw when rope climbing
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* universal sizing - don't know who will be using
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* '''to be determined - maximum waist size'''
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Vendors
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* [http://catalogue.carletonrescue.com/do/nsca/16/1/Rescue_Harnesses.html Carleton Rescue] - lots of options
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* [http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_listing.jsp?bmLocale=en&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302690983&newSortType=productreview&newSortOrder=descending MEC] - lots of options
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Products:
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Possible:
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* [http://www.cmi-gear.com/catalog/harnesses/cavemaster.asp CMI Cavemaster Caving Harness]
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** A low attachment point works well with Frog Climbing Systems
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** One size fits waists to 42in (107cm).
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** $115.50
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** $98.75 http://www.stagespot.com/product/CMI-HN-CAVEMASTER/CMI%20Cavemaster%20Harness
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** $115.50 http://www.trailspace.com/gear/cmi/cavemaster-caving-harness/
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** $115.00 http://www.adventureropegear.com/cart/product_info.php?products_id=311
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** $85.31 http://www.nwbackpack.com/products/cmi_cavemaster_seat_harness_cmi_cavemaster_seat_harness.php
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* [http://www.cmi-gear.com/catalog/harnesses/vindicator.asp CMI Vindicator Full Body Harness]
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** one size
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*** One-size-fits-most
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** $244.85
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** higher main attachment point means less efficient rope climbing
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** unclear how front belay attachment works
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** http://www.karstsports.com/20905.html $244.85
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** http://www.stagespot.com/product/CMI-HN-VINDICATOR/CMI%20Vindicator%20Harness $202.95
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*** more detailed description
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** http://www.columbussupply.com/products/?productid=2390 $232.61
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** http://www.challengesunlimited.com/equipment/harness.htm $225.00
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*** different photo, crosses in back
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* [http://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en-us/shop/climb/harnesses Black Diamond - various] - none seem compelling
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* [http://www.camp-usa.com/products/categories/camp-harnesses.asp CAMP - various] - none seem compelling
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* [http://www.cmcrescue.com/product.php?CatalogID=1&dept_id=2121&rootNode=0&pid=7&PHPSESSID=eb63883ae6c07ecfe04322a38d138b47 CMC ProSeries Rescue Harness]
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** Designed for Rope Rescue and Rappelling
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** Quick-connect buckles on the legs make donning and doffing fast and easy.
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** 3 sizes. ''Not universal sizing''
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* [http://www.cmcrescue.com/product.php?CatalogID=1&dept_id=1929&rootNode=0&pid=7&PHPSESSID=eb63883ae6c07ecfe04322a38d138b47 CMC ProTech Fire-Rescue Harness]
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** 2 sizes. ''Not universal sizing''
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* [http://www.mammut.ch/en/productOverview/products_climbing_gear_klettergurte_ca/Harnesses.html;jsessionid=95B66DE02B4443CFFD0ECD25E361A675 Mammut - various] - none seem compelling
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* [http://www.petzl.com/en/pro/rescue-harnessess/falcon-ascent Petzl Falcon Ascent]
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** rescue marketed
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** designed for rope ascent
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** ''two sizes - not universal''
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* [http://www.petzl.com/en/pro/rescue-harnessess/falcon Petzl Falcon]
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** Lightweight seat harness for rescue
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** Four equipment loops: two large rigid ones in front for easy access to gear and two small flexible ones in back that will not interfere with wearing a backpack
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** Two slots for CARITOOL tool holder
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** two sizes ''not universal sizing''
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*** size 1: waistbelt: 70 - 120 cm, leg loops: 50 - 65 cm, weight: 840 g
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*** size 2: waistbelt: 80 - 140 cm, leg loops: 60 - 75 cm, weight: 930 g
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* [http://www.petzl.com/en/pro/rescue-harnessess/falcon-mountain Petzl Falcon Mountain]
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** Seat harness for mountain rescue
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** Four equipment loops: two large rigid ones in front for easy access to gear and two small flexible ones in back that will not interfere with wearing a backpack
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** two sizes ''not universal sizing''
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*** size 1: waistbelt: 70 - 120 cm, leg loops: 50 - 65 cm, weight: 795 g
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*** size 2: waistbelt: 80 - 140 cm, leg loops: 60 - 75 cm, weight: 830 g
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* [http://www.petzl.com/us/outdoor/verticality/harnesses/caving-harnesses/fractio Petzl Fractio] caving harness
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** Caving harness with double waistbelt
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** 2 sizes ''not universal sizing''
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*** C16 1 1 485 g / 17.1 oz 60 - 88 cm / 23.5 - 34.6 in 43 - 60 cm / 16,9 -23.5 in -
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*** C16 2 2 592 g / 20.9 oz 75 - 103 cm / 29.5 - 40,5 in 50 - 72 cm / 19.7 - 28.3 in -
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* [http://www.rockempire.com/catalog?category=harnesses Rock Empire - various] - none seem compelling
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* [http://www.wildcountry.co.uk/Products/NewVisionSeriesHarnesses/ Wild Country - various] - none seem compelling
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* [http://www.yatesgear.com/rescue/roperescue/harnesses/index.htm Yates - various] - none seem compelling
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* {{subpage|Chest harness}}
* {{subpage|Chest harness}}

Revision as of 20:46, 20 March 2013

Contents

Priorities

  1. Anchor plate $30
  2. 2 O rings $40
  3. 3 Chest harnesses $150
    • chest harness before sit harness b/c some members have sit harnesses
  4. 3 Descenders $300
  5. 3 Sit harnesses $450
  6. 3 #D mallions $45
    • fit to sit harness
  7. 3 #Cow's tails & foot loops $75
    • fit to sit harness
  8. 3 #Ascenders - petzl basics $153
    • could use Prusiks instead
  9. 3 #Crolls $165
    • after sit harness, b/c must match
    • can rig with 2 petzl basics instead
  10. #Folding saw
  11. 5 single sheave 2" #Pulleys @ $100 : $500
  12. 6 rope #Gloves $240
  13. 6 safety #Glasses $75
  14. 6 safety #Goggles $42

Budget

total: (including GST) $2335

Vertical gear

vertical gear for 3 people: total: $1338 with GST $1405

Croll

  • 3 crolls @ $53 : total ~$165

Products:

Ascender

no need for handle as frogging system does not require pulling with hand

requirements:

    • prefer no handle to limit placing out of reach
  • 3 petzl basics @ $51 : total ~$153


Products:

D mallion

  • 3 D mallions @ $15 : $45

Products:

Cow's tail

  • 3 sets of cow's tail and foot loops @ $25 : $75

Accessories

accessories: total $70 with GST $75

Folding saw

for cutting branches away from trees

Individual gear

additional individual gear: total $357 with GST $380

Gloves

Glasses

  • 6 safety glasses @ $15 : $75

Goggles

  • 6 safety goggles @ $7 : $42

Gear replacement

  • standardize and simplify our range of carabiners

Pulley

Gear enhancement

  • commercial bridle
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