[cid:logo.jpeg] Comparing Two Rope Rescue Systems for Cave Rescue (twin tension) Presenter: Tom Evans Join us for a webinar on Apr 18, 2017 at 9:00 EDT/ 8:00 PM CDT /7:00 MDT / 6:00 PDT Please check your time zone for the correct starting time. Register now! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4145016281902879235 Tom Evans, NCRC Instructor will be discussing: Recently, the rope rescue community has been debating the merits of using two kinds of two rope systems. Main and belay systems that have a main line that holds all the load, and a second belay line that is un-tensioned, versus two tension systems, where both ropes hold about half the total load at all times. Here we will explore the strengths and weaknesses of both systems based on testing data, and compare their usefulness and functionality for cave rescue. Tom has been a vertical caver for a decade, and has been trained in both above and below ground rope rescue. He is a National Cave Rescue Commission (http://ncrc.info/) instructor, and has a rescue rigging research program whose results are published at the International Technical Rescue Symposium (http://itrsonline.org/). Recently he cofounded a nonprofit (SAR3, http://sarrr.weebly.com/) dedicated to providing research and teaching in support of rescue and sport rigging. Through his work, Tom is constantly immersed in the science and practice of rigging. All webinars are recorded and stored on the NSS website caves.org for later viewing. The opinions expressed in this webinar are not necessarily those of the NSS. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. View System Requirements<http://support.citrixonline.com/s/G2W/Help/SystemRequirements>
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