1/15 net topic...extraction gear

[Brucek]

On the 15th of January I'm planning to do a member driven discussion on what I call "extraction gear". This is the stuff you bring with you to take care of the "whoops" part of our sport. I have been thinking of the stuff that I carry for that "just in case "situation and I thought that it would be good to share what everyone carries, as well as some war stories about how we have used some of this equipment in "out of the box" situations. It is not my intent to talk about how to use this stuff as much as what to carry to get out of sticky situations. I will do my best to suggest extraction techniques if questions should arise but this will be more of an exchange of ideas of what to bring. Here is a list of things that I am planning to mention. With all the equipment, I will discuss the working load limits and the safety of combining different pieces of equipment. I would appreciate it if the membership would suggest any additional equipment and I will certainly add it in the discussion. Thank you and I hope you will be there for it.

Winches, hi-lift jacks and related accessories, jack-mate, carpet strips, X jack, pul-pal, clevis', pulley blocks, chain, snow chains, max tool and hi-lift shovel kit, tree straps, extension ropes, straps, kinetic energy ropes, bridging / sand ladders and synthetic winch line.

[big dave]

Is there a way to listen in if i dont have a radio? Is there an internet relay? I really want to hear this one.

[BlueFJ]

Dave, you can use Echolink to listen to it over the Internet if you have your amateur license. If not, you can always listen to it once it's uploaded to the site.

[DaveK]

Is there a way to listen in if i dont have a radio? Is there an internet relay? I really want to hear this one.

Yes, there are a couple of ways that you can listen.

1. Find a ham in your area who will let you listen in on his (her) rig. In Norwalk, you will get an excellent signal and not miss a thing. You will even have a chance to participate by what is called "third party traffic", as long as the licensed ham is present at all times and follows some other basic rules. This is probably your best option and you have plenty of time to locate someone.

2. Buy a 2 Meter scanner. This will allow you to listen, but not participate.

3. We record each of these nets so that you may listen, but obviously, after the net. No participation here either.

Given your recent snow adventures, it sure sounds like a tailor-made net for you to listen in on and participate, if possible.

This also sounds like a perfect opportunity for you to start studying for your ham ticket!!!

[DaveK]

On the 15th of January I'm planning to do a member driven discussion on what I call "extraction gear". This is the stuff you bring with you to take care of the "whoops" part of our sport. I have been thinking of the stuff that I carry for that "just in case "situation and I thought that it would be good to share what everyone carries, as well as some war stories about how we have used some of this equipment in "out of the box" situations. It is not my intent to talk about how to use this stuff as much as it is what to carry to get out of sticky situations. I will do my best to suggest extraction techniques if questions should arise but this will be more of an exchange of ideas of what to bring. Here is a list of things that I am planning to mention. With all the equipment, I will discuss the working load limits and the safety of combining different pieces of equipment. I would appreciate it if the membership would suggest any additional equipment and I will certainly add it in the discussion. Thank you and I hope you will be there for it.

Winches, hi-lift jacks and related accessories, jack-mate, carpet strips, X jack, pul-pal, clevis', pulley blocks, chain, snow chains, max tool and hi-lift shovel kit, tree straps, extension ropes, straps, kinetic energy ropes, bridging /sand ladders and synthetic winch line.

Bruce:

Great idea and approach. This might be a perfect place for people to post up their equipment lists, especially extraction gear. Thanks for doing this topic!!!

[Brucek]

Is there a way to listen in if i dont have a radio? Is there an internet relay? I really want to hear this one.

Big Dave:
Thanx for your interest. If you can't manage the other suggestions, I can find a way to send you a copy of my notes which include everything I will talk about. Try to find someone with a radio as I would really like to have your participation. To get your license is not that big of a deal. If I can do it, so can you. There are enormous benefits to having a Ham.

[traveltoad]

[BlueFJ]

Alright, I gotta ask... what the heck is that thing?

[hmfigueroa]

Alright, I gotta ask... what the heck is that thing?

It looks like it could be used to fit stuff in the various holes in the frame and then used as a tie down, or a very scary tow/recovery point

[cruiserlarry]

Alright, I gotta ask... what the heck is that thing?

I think it's a special restraint device manufactured by the S & M Equipment Company...