I'm interested in hearing from anyone who is using a Petzl Rescuecender in haul systems for mountain rescue work. I'm curious about the loads the Rescucender has been subjected to, as well as any problems that have been used with the device when it's being used in lieu of prussicks for hauling and as progress capturing device.

-- David Thurber (thurbphoto@aol.com), March 30, 2003

Answers

We just had a class in Wis. and part of it showed the different stresses on rope from the gibbs to petzl to prusiks. I will send you pictures of the test. the prusiks held the best.

-- Tim Allen (TAllen@ci.peoria.il.us), September 29, 2003.