Adder and Anaconda
River rescue webbing slings
River rescue webbing slings
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Adder MK11
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Adder MK11 380 Adder MK11 580
This is a super strong lightweight sling made from ultra high strength WRT750. The new Adder MK11 looks vibrant and punchy in yellow bands on black. Bar tacked with super hi tensile thread using the same WRT750 material as the webbing provides an astonishing unrivalled 15kN strength.
The extra large loops at both ends offer very quick clipping of karabiners and also the ability to rotate a large HMS screwgate through the loop. It can create multiple anchor points given one loop will hold two HMS krabs.
It can also be looped through itself to make a Lark's Hitch.
The extra large loops at both ends offer very quick clipping of karabiners and also the ability to rotate a large HMS screwgate through the loop. It can create multiple anchor points given one loop will hold two HMS krabs.
It can also be looped through itself to make a Lark's Hitch.
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The Adder MK11 "WRT750" 15kN Strength 20mm width Adder MK11 380 = 380cm length 100g net wt Adder MK11 580 = 580cm length 146g net wt |
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Adder encounter on Dartmoor july 2020 |
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The Anaconda combined with the Deck Mounted QR Tow (QR Tow separate product)
It is ideal for chasing loose boats and retrieving them back to the bank or ferry gliding across to be reunited with their owner. The rescuer has the assurance that the quick release will detach his boat from the tow with a minimal amount of pulling force, such that would exist in a floating towed boat. |
Towing in swiftwater with the Anaconda & Deck Mounted QR Tow
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Deck Mounted Quick Release (QR) Tow
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Grab the black tail or the togle and pull to release the cam buckle. Let go of the tail and it will feed through the buckle even if there is only a slight pull from the ring. The ring will slide off the black webbing & disconnect the rescuer from the tow.
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Anaconda stowed with Deck QR
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HMS Paddle krab on Deck QR & HMS Screwgate krab on Anaconda
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Training & Practise
Towing on water is hazardous, even more so on swiftwater. Only competent users are advised to deploy the Anaconda system. As with all water rescue devices you must first be trained in its use and be trained to judge when & where to use it. Practise in its use is essential to become competent and only experience will bring good judgement. Do not deploy a tow if you are not fully confident in the water ahead of you that you intend to tow in.
Towing on water is hazardous, even more so on swiftwater. Only competent users are advised to deploy the Anaconda system. As with all water rescue devices you must first be trained in its use and be trained to judge when & where to use it. Practise in its use is essential to become competent and only experience will bring good judgement. Do not deploy a tow if you are not fully confident in the water ahead of you that you intend to tow in.
River Rescue Sling Safety Information
Load rated to 10kN
Not for climbing
Practise using to become competent
Rinse with water after use. Check for damage and wear. Do not store in the sun
Only use for intended purpose
Load rated to 10kN
Not for climbing
Practise using to become competent
Rinse with water after use. Check for damage and wear. Do not store in the sun
Only use for intended purpose
Maintenance
Karabiners must be maintained to prevent damage to the springs. After use they must be washed in hot water to clear out the dirt and salt from the spring recess. Lubricate with 3 in 1 oil once dry. If this is not done then when you open the gate the spring will not compress and if you continue to squeeze the gate then the force is diverted onto the nylon retaining tab which will bend under the compression and break.
Karabiners must be maintained to prevent damage to the springs. After use they must be washed in hot water to clear out the dirt and salt from the spring recess. Lubricate with 3 in 1 oil once dry. If this is not done then when you open the gate the spring will not compress and if you continue to squeeze the gate then the force is diverted onto the nylon retaining tab which will bend under the compression and break.