Rescue Dynamics - 2001 Articles of the Month

Rescue Dynamics
2001 - Articles of the Month

Last Updated Saturday, May 27, 2023

2001 Articles in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) Format

March 2001 - Water Knot Testing .pdf file - From Tom Moyer's Testing Page, NOT produced by Rescue Dynamics - Interesting Information on recent tests on water knots.
May 2001 - Comparative Testing of High Strength Cord .pdf file - From Tom Moyer's Testing Page, NOT produced by Rescue Dynamics - Interesting Information on recent compatrative tests on Nylon, Spectra, Technora and other materials.
June 2001 - Important Information for Hiking and Climbing around Moraine Lake. This document, issued by Parks Canada, discusses the bear hazard and mitigating measures plus information on Closures near Moraine Lake in Banff National Park. Essential information if you travel in that area. Issued by Parks Canada NOT produced by Rescue Dynamics.
September 2001 - The Journal of the UIAA - 2000/03 .pdf file - From the UIAA website, NOT produced by Rescue Dynamics - Amazing free issue of the UIAA journal focusing on equipment, safety and technique.

2001 Articles in HTML or Text (.txt) Format

January 2001 - MRA Intermountain Recent Random Testing in HTML - From Tom Moyer's Testing Page, NOT produced by Rescue Dynamics - Interesting Information on recent random selection of tests. NOTE: These are not controlled scientific tests, only useful for general interest.
February 2001 - Salt Lake County SAR Random Testing in HTML - From Tom Moyer's Testing Page, NOT produced by Rescue Dynamics - Interesting Information on recent random selection of tests. NOTE: These are not controlled scientific tests, only useful for general interest.
April 2001 - Side Pull Overhand and Figure Eight ("EuroDeath Knot") Testing in HTML - From Tom Moyer's Testing Page, NOT produced by Rescue Dynamics - Interesting Information on recent tests of the side pull knots often used to join two rappel ropes.
July 2001 - Snow Anchor Strength Tests in HTML - From the Alaska Mountain rescue Groups Page, NOT produced by Rescue Dynamics - Interesting Information on recent compatrative tests on various types of snow anchors.
August 2001 - Physics for cavers: Ropes, Loads and Energy; By William Storage & John Ganter in HTML - From WIlliams Storage's Page, NOT produced by Rescue Dynamics - Interesting reading with a limited amount of math or heavy physics.
October 2001 - Technical Advice: Belay Devices in HTML - From the British Mountaineering Council's website, NOT produced by Rescue Dynamics -This article arises from concerns expressed within the BMC’s Technical and Training groups that misuse and inappropriate use of belaying devices is becoming a major factor in accidents and near misses both indoors and out.
November 2001 - Artificial Rigging Anchors for the Present and Future by William Storage & John Ganter in HTML - From WIlliams Storage's Page, NOT produced by Rescue Dynamics - Interesting reading on fixed anchors in caving which may have some application to climbing.
December 2001 - Rappel Safety Rituals by Roger olsen in HTML - From the SARINFO BC Page, NOT produced by Rescue Dynamics - a short series of checklists for rappelling.

WARNING! Mountaineering, Skiing and Rescue are, by their very nature, potentially hazardous activities. The materials presented here are intended as an adjunct to, not a replacement for, sound judgement and experience. The accuracy of the information presented here cannot be guaranteed and may change with time. The onus is on the individual to verify the applicability of the information to a given environment before using it as the basis of any kind of decision. In addition, accurate knowledge of the use of various safety devices and systems is requisite to understanding the information presented and in determining it's applicability to your situations. Always use a backup to your systems where a failure could result in death or injury. Nature offers few second chances for poor or inappropriate application of information and techniques. The Law of Gravity has no Court of Appeal. This must not be your only source of information on any given subject. Seek additional training from reputable schools and guides. Common sense and a strong will to survive must pervade your thoughts and actions. By using the information contained here, you are releasing the authors and Rescue Dynamics from any liability for any injury, including death, that may occur. You have been warned.

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