Petzl NEST modifications for cave diving rescue operations
Presentation by Valdan Strigo,Hrvatska Gorska Služba Spašavanja – HGSS Petzl NEST modifications for cave diving rescue operations
Stretchers
Speleo Stretcher by Alp Design
This Stretcher allows the best accommodation and fastening of the victim. Furthermore, it meets the principles of horizontal rescue, as well as physiological and non-traumatic recovery of the victim. The victim is fastened in three different areas: legs through independent tapes under…
Bulgarian Cave Rescue Stretcher
Specifications: Bulgarian Cave Rescue Stretcher – pdf file
NEST Stretcher – Petzl
The NEST stretcher (www.petzl.com/en/Professional/Harnesses/NEST) was developed by Petzl in partnership withFrench National Cave Rescue Organisation (Spéléo Secours Français – SSF). SpecificationsMaterials: TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane), nylon, polyethylene, aluminium;Dimensions: 200 x 50 x 5 cm;Weight: 12,8 kg. Designed for optimal comfort with…
Styrian Stretcher
Technical Data:Length: ca. 215 cm (ca. 115cm each part);Width: ca. 75 cm;Weight: ca. 8 kg;Material: carbon, aluminum. Austrian – Styrian Stretcher – pdf file
The “Schwarzer“ – stretcher
Specifications & description:Weight = approx. 20 kg;Material = polyester;Construction = hard shell stretcher, bendable in the middle. Suisse, The Schwarzer Stretcher – pdf file