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SAFETY ALERT For Users of the Petzl Absorbica Energy Absorbers

September 9, 2011

If you are currently using one of the Petzl Abosrbica Energy Absorbers you will want to read this!

Petzl has posted a a safety alert asking those of you who are using an Absorbica energy absorber to do the following:
1) Immediately STOP using it.
2) Inspect your absorber using the special inspection procedure.
3) Send your inspection results and quantity of inspected products to your local Petzl distributer.


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May 24-25, 2012

Wilderness First Aid

May 25-27, 2012

Swiftwater - Technician (SRT 1)

June 1-3, 2012

Swiftwater - Technician (SRT 1)

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Know the Ropes

An article by NRS (National River Supply) on the construction of rope appropriate for swiftwater rescue, including NFPA standards.

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