ALPINE CR (Civil Rescue) Stretcher
The new ALPINE stretchers have been designed taking into account many comments over the years about other stretchers on the market.
FEATURES
Both styles of the ALPINE can be split for long carries into casualty sites
Both styles fold ski to ski for ease of backpacking by one person this is to reduce bulk on the carriers back and for economical storage
When opened to receive a casualty the stretcher is not reliant on the lock to keep it flat when in a horizontal lift or carry position, however the lock is required when being used in vertical lifting, or sliding/sledging over edges or rough terrain
Both stretchers have the same design of skis made from square tube and they are wider at the head/ trunk end for more stability when sledging
The Mountain Rescue (MR) stretcher has a ski pan set between the head end skis for ease of sliding over rough terrain and
snow but more important to protect the casualties back from rocks etc
Both stretchers come with casualty securing straps and Lifting, Winching, Carrying and Dragging/Sledge pulling straps
Both come with storage bag that has a single padded shoulder carrying strap and outside pouch for Inspection Record card
Both will accept the fitting of carrying handles but the MR stretcher they come as standard
Both will accept the fitting of the SAR Wheel and Head protection canopy