Never thought about it, thanks for the advice.

Back in jrotc, we did use rope that was a bit thicker <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Ski Patrol in Tahoe use what looks like 1" wide nylon webbing for their swiss seats. Are they using regular 1" nylon webbing or something special that just looks like regular nylon webbing? Also, what would you use for a swiss seat on a person wearing shorts or perhaps a female in a swimsuit, where there would be little or no padding for the upper legs? ...Thanks...

In general, 1” webbing is the standard for tying a Swiss Seat. Some people have been able to obtain 2” inch webbing
( http://www.nrsweb.com/shop/product.asp?pfid=1847&deptid=1039 ) to spread the weight load at points of pressure. The 2” webbing can be more difficult to tie, you should always practice both on yourself and a volunteer “victim” to gain proficiency. The 2” is less convenient to carry around, but may provide a better option for some individuals.

Depending upon the need, skill and frequency of use, I would use a standard rescue harness or diaper sling. A Swiss Seat can come in handy and can be padded with towels, blankets, clothing, etc.

Pete

Correct me if I'm wrong Pete but it sounds like the message is, when you don't have a proper harness and have to go with the swiss seat then 1" webbing is fine and you should make every effort to pad with whatever is available?

Correct <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Pete

Thanks for sharing Burncycle. My thoughts were that the bona fide SAS would be appalled to see the regiment's name attached to such a mickey mouse kit as the one you first purchased. Seems as though someone is taking their illustrious name and trading off it. Shame on them.
My thoughts on your kit: Perhaps a straw [ good for drinking out of puddles ]. Pop an acquatab into the puddle first...
Someone has already mentioned more fire-starting kit. Depending on where you live in the world, perhaps tailor your kit to your environment.. severe heat , cold etc. Winter kit, summer kit..
And how about more band-aids? I find you can never have enough...
a few thoughts... cheers...PeterR, Australia