Building a rescue haul system kit
Posted: Aug 11, 2013 6:27 pm
After completing the recent NCRC Cave Rescue course, I want to build up my own rescue haul system kit to keep with us on trips. I have some equipment already but need more to make a complete system. This has brought up some questions I'm hoping to answer.
To make a z-rig 3:1 haul system the NCRC way, I'll need two pulleys (one prusik minding), a Petzl Rescuescender and one prusik (plus carabiners). I already have a Petzl Rescue pulley (the blue and purple model) and some Sterling 7mm accessory cord for making prusiks. So, it seems that I need a prusik minding pulley (PMP) and a Rescuescender. Petzl only makes a mini PMP and I'd rather have something with a larger sheave diameter. Can anyone recommend a PMP for this application? Also, for the prusik, can anyone recommend what cord length to use for 11mm rope?
I was also wondering about something like the Petzl Pro Traxion. Could that be used instead of a PMP and prusik for progress capture?
Thanks!
Mike
To make a z-rig 3:1 haul system the NCRC way, I'll need two pulleys (one prusik minding), a Petzl Rescuescender and one prusik (plus carabiners). I already have a Petzl Rescue pulley (the blue and purple model) and some Sterling 7mm accessory cord for making prusiks. So, it seems that I need a prusik minding pulley (PMP) and a Rescuescender. Petzl only makes a mini PMP and I'd rather have something with a larger sheave diameter. Can anyone recommend a PMP for this application? Also, for the prusik, can anyone recommend what cord length to use for 11mm rope?
I was also wondering about something like the Petzl Pro Traxion. Could that be used instead of a PMP and prusik for progress capture?
Thanks!
Mike