Ski Guides Rescue Sled
Here it is, my take on the tarp/resuce sled… My motivation is to have a sled that is light enough that you won’t think twice about having it in your pack every day out skiing. By utilizing a VERY lightweight, 100% dyneema webbing for the structural “cage”, very strong and tear resistant Silnylon 6.6 for the running surface, the lightest waterproof nylon available for extended “wings” for extra coverage as a tarp, and spliced amsteel lift handles, this is by far the lightest sled on the market.
Features:
Tarp size 9’x7.5’
Dyneema webbing cage with 3 lengthwise and 5 widthwise runners
Spliced amsteel hand lift loops (5 each side)
Snaps together to form makeshift bivvy sack/bothy bag
Weight : ~370g (w/ stuff sack and 5m of 2mm cord)
Ultralight Disclaimer: This is a specialized tool and MUST be treated with care. While it should hold up as a shelter/bivvy for many uses, it will not hold up to unprotected ski edges, branches, rocks, etc. while dragging or lowering a patient. Prototypes have held up well while practicing and executing the AMGA Rescue sled drill.
Load bearing disclaimer: Dyneema webbing has a break strength of 1700lb, stitched loops are made with a box-zig zag pattern and V-92 thread. This should be plenty strong for non technical lowers and drags. However, it is critical that the patient be tied in to the rope for any lowering or technical maneuvers as this IS NOT load rated, certified, or lab tested safety equipment.
Here it is, my take on the tarp/resuce sled… My motivation is to have a sled that is light enough that you won’t think twice about having it in your pack every day out skiing. By utilizing a VERY lightweight, 100% dyneema webbing for the structural “cage”, very strong and tear resistant Silnylon 6.6 for the running surface, the lightest waterproof nylon available for extended “wings” for extra coverage as a tarp, and spliced amsteel lift handles, this is by far the lightest sled on the market.
Features:
Tarp size 9’x7.5’
Dyneema webbing cage with 3 lengthwise and 5 widthwise runners
Spliced amsteel hand lift loops (5 each side)
Snaps together to form makeshift bivvy sack/bothy bag
Weight : ~370g (w/ stuff sack and 5m of 2mm cord)
Ultralight Disclaimer: This is a specialized tool and MUST be treated with care. While it should hold up as a shelter/bivvy for many uses, it will not hold up to unprotected ski edges, branches, rocks, etc. while dragging or lowering a patient. Prototypes have held up well while practicing and executing the AMGA Rescue sled drill.
Load bearing disclaimer: Dyneema webbing has a break strength of 1700lb, stitched loops are made with a box-zig zag pattern and V-92 thread. This should be plenty strong for non technical lowers and drags. However, it is critical that the patient be tied in to the rope for any lowering or technical maneuvers as this IS NOT load rated, certified, or lab tested safety equipment.
Here it is, my take on the tarp/resuce sled… My motivation is to have a sled that is light enough that you won’t think twice about having it in your pack every day out skiing. By utilizing a VERY lightweight, 100% dyneema webbing for the structural “cage”, very strong and tear resistant Silnylon 6.6 for the running surface, the lightest waterproof nylon available for extended “wings” for extra coverage as a tarp, and spliced amsteel lift handles, this is by far the lightest sled on the market.
Features:
Tarp size 9’x7.5’
Dyneema webbing cage with 3 lengthwise and 5 widthwise runners
Spliced amsteel hand lift loops (5 each side)
Snaps together to form makeshift bivvy sack/bothy bag
Weight : ~370g (w/ stuff sack and 5m of 2mm cord)
Ultralight Disclaimer: This is a specialized tool and MUST be treated with care. While it should hold up as a shelter/bivvy for many uses, it will not hold up to unprotected ski edges, branches, rocks, etc. while dragging or lowering a patient. Prototypes have held up well while practicing and executing the AMGA Rescue sled drill.
Load bearing disclaimer: Dyneema webbing has a break strength of 1700lb, stitched loops are made with a box-zig zag pattern and V-92 thread. This should be plenty strong for non technical lowers and drags. However, it is critical that the patient be tied in to the rope for any lowering or technical maneuvers as this IS NOT load rated, certified, or lab tested safety equipment.