Rope Rescue

408 members

Description

Come share stories and techniques on rope rescue.
Comments Discussions Firefighter Nation Crew

Set of fours

by Jason Brooks

Jan 9, 2010

Ok, so we have been seeing this piece of gear get more and more use lately. I have sold a few of the AZTEK kits lately also. After playing with the kit and reading Reed Thorne's article, http://www.ropesthatrescue.com/images/Rescue%20Training%20July.pdf, I think all rescuers should have one. I also think that the teams need to have several on hand. The uses are unbelievable. But, the cost per unit is prohibitive to outfit each member of most teams. How many teams are using this for all their people? How many of you have never used it at all? The uses are only limited to your imagination.
Load Previous Replies
  • up

    Jason Brooks

    Where did you find them for $200. If I could get one for that price, I might consider it. My dealer cost is higher than that. The AZTEK kits are closer to $300 MSRP.

    Jan 11, 2010

  • up

    George B. Gardner III

    Jason,
    I got mine a few years ago (long enough that I have since replaced parts[rope, pouch]) from BPC out of Massachusetts for $200. I just looked on their website and they've gone up to a whopping $225 (+ shipping, of course). http://www.rescuealive.com Dan is a great guy to deal with, just watch his sense of humor!

    Oct 18, 2010

  • up

    TrainingTECH1

    There are many manufacturers that make a product similar; mini-haul, jigger, AZTEK....While Rock Exoctica makes one heck of a product (As I say they make rescue art!) you can assemble these things for a lot less.

    I am a firm believer in the application of these mini-hauls. They are a lot like rubber bands....They have 1,001 uses.

    Jan 15, 2011