#101353 - 08/02/07 01:51 PM
Window Punch and Seatbelt cutter - revisited
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Journeyman
Registered: 10/09/05
Posts: 75
Loc: Chicago
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I read a post about the RESQME tool. What other tools regarding a window punch and seatbelt cover do you EDC? Is the ResQMe 'top of the line'? I really like the compact design. I think it looks great. But would like to do my 'homework' before purchasing one.
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#101355 - 08/02/07 01:57 PM
Re: Window Punch and Seatbelt cutter - revisited
[Re: Equipped4Chicago]
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Geezer
Registered: 09/30/01
Posts: 5695
Loc: Former AFB in CA, recouping fr...
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I can punch out a window and cut a seatbelt with my Leatherman, and I ALWAYS have it with me...
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#101358 - 08/02/07 02:09 PM
Re: Window Punch and Seatbelt cutter - revisited
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Geezer
Registered: 06/02/06
Posts: 5357
Loc: SOCAL
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Punching the window and cutting the belt are the least of your problems. Maintaining your cool thought processes after the shock of that violent water entry is a major issue. Then you need to open and exit through the right door/window. In a situation where you're in a deep river, who's to say the car is upright? The car may roll on its side so you may need to follow the air and break the glass that's up. Maintain your up orientation, follow the air bubbles. Lots of stuff in the water.
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#101360 - 08/02/07 02:26 PM
Re: Window Punch and Seatbelt cutter - revisited
[Re: Russ]
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All true.
Most vehicles go into the water thanks to driver input. Best way to stay out of the water is to practice good defensive driving. I know of a highway patrolman who put his patrol vehicle into water thanks to driving too fast for conditions, he shot out a window while upside down under water in order to get out.
Being on a bridge that drops like a rock 60 feet or so is an adventure I hope to never experience. I would imagine that, even in the unlikely event you were uninjured, you would be very very disoriented...
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#101366 - 08/02/07 03:33 PM
Re: Window Punch and Seatbelt cutter - revisited
[Re: Equipped4Chicago]
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Addict
Registered: 07/18/07
Posts: 665
Loc: Northwest Florida
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Is the ResQMe 'top of the line'? It is a good tool, combining a window punch and seatbelt cutter into a small handy package. But the real key is to practice with it a few times. Breaking a car window is a bit harder than it seems. Also, remember that you won't be able to break out the front, and probably not the rear, window. They are for side windows only. Jeff
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#101374 - 08/02/07 04:12 PM
Re: Window Punch and Seatbelt cutter - revisited
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Old Hand
Registered: 03/18/06
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Loc: The Netherlands
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We have a LifeHammer and prybar in our car, as well as a S&W first-response knife, so I guess we're covered..
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#101375 - 08/02/07 04:20 PM
Re: Window Punch and Seatbelt cutter - revisited
[Re: JIM]
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Registered: 06/02/06
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Keep in mind that with a violent water entry, things may not be where you expect them to be. I keep all my emergency gear in my truck console. I have a pry bar behind my seat but in a situation like this finding it may be a challenge. I really like the spring loaded punch Martin pointed us to. It doesn't require an arm swing in a restricted space.
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#101376 - 08/02/07 04:23 PM
Re: Window Punch and Seatbelt cutter - revisited
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