Optimal attachment of the rescue line by Katri Malmström https://padlet.com/katrimalmstrom/zr7qe5z8tsk9 Different options for attachment of the rescue line. Demonstration of rescuing a completely passive skater. en-us 2016-12-27 19:28:45 UTC 2016-12-31 18:52:31 UTC hello@padlet.com 1. The rescue line is attached to an accessory line, which is attached to the waist belt. Other end of the accessory line and carabiner are attached in front of the shoulder with a velcro strap. Accessory line detaches from the shoulder when pulled and the pull will be from the waist belt. katrimalmstrom https://padlet.com/katrimalmstrom/zr7qe5z8tsk9/wish/144827428 Idea: the carabiner high on the shoulder allows an easy attachment to the rope thrown by a person who is on the solid ice (rescuer).]]> 2016-12-27 19:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/katrimalmstrom/zr7qe5z8tsk9/wish/144827428 Conclusion of the demonstrations katrimalmstrom https://padlet.com/katrimalmstrom/zr7qe5z8tsk9/wish/144827429 In difficult situation where a skater is in distress and is not able to help himself anyway , the most important thing is correct direction of the pull. The correct direction of the pull depends of the length of the rescue line and its attachment to the person in distress. In these cases the attachment of the rescue line must be higher up from the waist belt. Very long rescue line need to shortened if it is safe to go closer to the person in distress. Important thing is also the quality of the backback - that it doesn't break unexpectedly. ]]> 2016-12-27 19:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/katrimalmstrom/zr7qe5z8tsk9/wish/144827429 4. Conclusion katrimalmstrom https://padlet.com/katrimalmstrom/zr7qe5z8tsk9/wish/144827430 Requirements for the rescue line are met. However this may result in fractured ribs if the skater trips and falls while skating.]]> 2016-12-27 19:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/katrimalmstrom/zr7qe5z8tsk9/wish/144827430 Conclusion "Plurning 2" katrimalmstrom https://padlet.com/katrimalmstrom/zr7qe5z8tsk9/wish/144827431 Although rescue line is attached to the shoulder strap of the backback the rescue fails. With a long line the force of the pull is nearly paraller to the ice surface and the pull forces the person against the edge of the ice and his legs may even bend under the ice.  Immediately when pull is directed more upward ( pulling person closer, shorter rope ) rescue is completed easily.]]> 2016-12-27 19:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/katrimalmstrom/zr7qe5z8tsk9/wish/144827431 Leadermeeting: "Plurning" 2 katrimalmstrom https://padlet.com/katrimalmstrom/zr7qe5z8tsk9/wish/144827432 Rescuing an unconsious skater with rescue line chain. The rescue line is attached similarly as in case 3.]]> 2016-12-27 19:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/katrimalmstrom/zr7qe5z8tsk9/wish/144827432 Leadermeeting: "Plurning" 1 katrimalmstrom https://padlet.com/katrimalmstrom/zr7qe5z8tsk9/wish/144827433 Completely passive person in the water. Another person has to attach the rope to the person and also help to lift his legs on the surface of the water. The rescue line is attached similarly as in case 2.]]> 2016-12-27 19:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/katrimalmstrom/zr7qe5z8tsk9/wish/144827433 Conclusion "Plurning" 1 katrimalmstrom https://padlet.com/katrimalmstrom/zr7qe5z8tsk9/wish/144827434 Rescue fails despite help from other person in water. Rescue is completed only after backback belt attachment breaks, moving at the same time pulling point higher

]]> 2016-12-27 19:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/katrimalmstrom/zr7qe5z8tsk9/wish/144827434 5. Conclusion katrimalmstrom https://padlet.com/katrimalmstrom/zr7qe5z8tsk9/wish/144827435 Requirements for the rescue line are met. Pulling is bit heavier than in case 3 and 4 because the extension sling lengthens the rescue line and lowers the angle of pull closer to the ice. ]]> 2016-12-27 19:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/katrimalmstrom/zr7qe5z8tsk9/wish/144827435 3. Conclusion katrimalmstrom https://padlet.com/katrimalmstrom/zr7qe5z8tsk9/wish/144827436 Requirements for the rescue line are met. Passive skater will be easily pulled over the edge of the ice. ]]> 2016-12-27 19:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/katrimalmstrom/zr7qe5z8tsk9/wish/144827436 2. Conclusion katrimalmstrom https://padlet.com/katrimalmstrom/zr7qe5z8tsk9/wish/144827437 Requirements for the rescue line are not met. The arrangement doesn't function as intended. Instead, when pulled the rescue line runs freely throught the carabiner and the force of pull is directed to the waist belt. The pull forces the person against the edge of the ice and his legs may even bend under the ice. ]]> 2016-12-27 19:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/katrimalmstrom/zr7qe5z8tsk9/wish/144827437 1. Conclusion katrimalmstrom https://padlet.com/katrimalmstrom/zr7qe5z8tsk9/wish/144827438 Requirements for the rescue line are not met.The pull forces the person in distress against the edge of the ice and his legs may even bend under the ice. ]]> 2016-12-27 19:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/katrimalmstrom/zr7qe5z8tsk9/wish/144827438 Having fun in rescueline training katrimalmstrom https://padlet.com/katrimalmstrom/zr7qe5z8tsk9/wish/144827439 2016-12-27 19:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/katrimalmstrom/zr7qe5z8tsk9/wish/144827439 4. The rescueline is attached to a chest harness and the force of the pull is directed to middle of the chest. katrimalmstrom https://padlet.com/katrimalmstrom/zr7qe5z8tsk9/wish/144827440 2016-12-27 19:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/katrimalmstrom/zr7qe5z8tsk9/wish/144827440 3. The carabiner is attached to the shoulder strap of the backpack and the rescue line is attached to the carabiner. katrimalmstrom https://padlet.com/katrimalmstrom/zr7qe5z8tsk9/wish/144827441 Idea: to direct the force of the pull higher up, helping to get the person parallel to the ice surface even if he/she is not able to kick with his/her feet.]]> 2016-12-27 19:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/katrimalmstrom/zr7qe5z8tsk9/wish/144827441 2. The rescue line is attached to the waist belt. The line runs throught a carabiner which is attached to the shoulder strap of the backpack. katrimalmstrom https://padlet.com/katrimalmstrom/zr7qe5z8tsk9/wish/144827442 Idea: to direct the force of the pull higher up, helping to get the person paraller to the ice surface even if he/she is not able to kick with his/her feet.]]> 2016-12-27 19:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/katrimalmstrom/zr7qe5z8tsk9/wish/144827442 5. The rescue line is attached to a sling harness integrated with the backpack and the force of the pull is directed to middle of the chest. An extension sling is used to keep the carabiner at a safe distance from the chest. katrimalmstrom https://padlet.com/katrimalmstrom/zr7qe5z8tsk9/wish/144827443 Idea: To get carabiner to safe distance from the chest.]]> 2016-12-27 19:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/katrimalmstrom/zr7qe5z8tsk9/wish/144827443 Task: katrimalmstrom https://padlet.com/katrimalmstrom/zr7qe5z8tsk9/wish/144827444 Watch the videos and observe how the requirements of the rescueline are met in each case]]> 2016-12-27 19:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/katrimalmstrom/zr7qe5z8tsk9/wish/144827444