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#13563 - 03/07/03 02:45 PM Re: gulliamo---office rappelling kit
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Well, that second link looks like a pretty snazzy rig. Looks like it would work just fine. But because its a small diameter rope (as we've already discussed), you'll have to buy their harness and their specialized braking system. With a breaking strength of 5000 pounds and a brake plate with 6 turns in it, I wouldn't be afraid to use it.

Could be very pricey... but it is compact. Might be worth it if room/weight is a big consideration. It's impressive!

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#13564 - 03/08/03 03:35 AM Re: gulliamo---High Rise office parachute
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Registered: 02/25/03
Posts: 3
Loc: Southern New England
True it won't fit in an Altoids Tin but neither will the 150' of rope. <img src="images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />

BUT, it will store nicely in the BOB I keep under my desk disguised as a softside briefcase. <img src="images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

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#13565 - 03/08/03 03:47 AM Re: Office survival kit
iceman154 Offline


Registered: 02/25/03
Posts: 3
Loc: Southern New England
I maintain the PCs for the local 911 center and they actually have EVAC-U8's velcroed (is that a word) to the side of the radio consoles.

Now if these people have to leave (and I 've seen them in some pretty stressful situations) than TSHTF, big time. <img src="images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />


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#13566 - 03/08/03 04:15 AM Re: gulliamo---High Rise office parachute
Comanche7 Offline
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Registered: 07/04/02
Posts: 436
Loc: Florida
Hey, the brief case is a good idea!

As far as I'm concerned "velcroed" is a word. I concur with your thoughts on their leaving. Ouch! When they start bailing out, then it really must be seriuos.

Comanche7

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#13567 - 03/14/03 07:33 PM Re: Office survival kit
Anonymous
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And now for something completely different

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#13568 - 03/15/03 02:36 AM Re: Office survival kit
Anonymous
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After reading this rather lengthy debate of rappel vs. BASE jump I just had to register and weigh in. For the ultimate highrise escape rig checkout www.gekkomat.de It's a little pricey and a tad bulky to stick under the desk but it seems like the best hypothetical solution to me. Besides, I wouldn't have the guts to swan dive off the roof and I wouldn't trust those without a swiss seat to not cut my line <img src="images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />

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#13569 - 03/15/03 03:25 AM Re: Office survival kit
Comanche7 Offline
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Registered: 07/04/02
Posts: 436
Loc: Florida
eodman,

Welcome to ETS. Thanks for sharing the link. That is really neat!

Regards,
Comanche7

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#13570 - 03/15/03 11:30 PM Re: Office survival kit
Anonymous
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Agreed!

It is a cool idea. Looks like if there's a downside, it might be that it would be a little slow. Not sure how long it'd take to climb down a couple hundred feet with that rig. You'd probably need to be in pretty good shape physically also.

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