DanielB89
Well-Known Member
A couple of weeks ago a friend of mine was killed in an arborist accident. He was cutting a limb and somehow cut his left elbow which made the arm not usable. As he began his descent his friction hitch got locked in and was unable to break it loose with one arm. He hung there until he passed.
This lead me to thinking about an advantage a mechanical device will have over a prussic, the ability to pull a lever and begin to descend! I can't help but think that if he had been using something mechanical, it could have been as simple as repelling and get proper medical treatment.
This guy was in great shape, lean, muscular, had climbed trees his whole life, used ropes and such his whole life, and was unable to save himself. This has led me to really evaluating my gear and seeing what I should/shouldn't be using.
I know I can do everything i'm doing when both hands are able, but what about when only 1 is available?
We always assume the accident will happen to the next man and aren't ready when it knocks on our door.
Do any of you carry a tourniquet for if something bad happened? What if you accidentally shoved a broadhead into your hand? what if you slipped and a step/bow holder went into your side?
These are all some random thoughts I have been thinking about and just wanted to share. Life has a sad way of teaching us through someone else's misfortune. I have learned some lessons from this event.
This lead me to thinking about an advantage a mechanical device will have over a prussic, the ability to pull a lever and begin to descend! I can't help but think that if he had been using something mechanical, it could have been as simple as repelling and get proper medical treatment.
This guy was in great shape, lean, muscular, had climbed trees his whole life, used ropes and such his whole life, and was unable to save himself. This has led me to really evaluating my gear and seeing what I should/shouldn't be using.
I know I can do everything i'm doing when both hands are able, but what about when only 1 is available?
We always assume the accident will happen to the next man and aren't ready when it knocks on our door.
Do any of you carry a tourniquet for if something bad happened? What if you accidentally shoved a broadhead into your hand? what if you slipped and a step/bow holder went into your side?
These are all some random thoughts I have been thinking about and just wanted to share. Life has a sad way of teaching us through someone else's misfortune. I have learned some lessons from this event.