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Short Haul Equipment


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Short Haul Lines
Procurement source:
Priority 1 Air Rescue
www.priority1airrescue.com
Priority 1 Air Rescue Short Haul Lines with thimbles and map rings at each end.
250’ Line – Item # A5D–185R–250
150’ Line – Item # A5D–185R–150
100’ Line – Item # A5D–185R–100

 

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Line Ballast
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Air Rescue Systems (ARS)
www.airrescuesystems.com
ARS 25 pound Line Ballast System.

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Short Haul Secondary Release
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Air Rescue Systems (ARS)
www.airrescuesystems.com
ARS Heli-Bridle™ Portable Safety Device (PSD) A Star hardpoint (Belly Band Systems not approved)

 

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Line Ballast
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LIFT-IT 25 lb line ballast
https://www.lift-it.com

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2 Stage Carabiner
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MSC Industrial Supply
www.mscdirect.com
**Must request captive pin when ordering**

Gemtor Model #5105 two–stage auto–locking carabineer with captive pin option.
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3 Stage Carabiner
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Omega Pacific
www.omegapac.com
1/2" steel large D keylock 3 - stage gold NFPA ANSI
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Spotter/Short–Hauler Harness
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Yates Gear
www.yatesgear.com
388-Yates Heli–Ops Harness
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Attendant Ring
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DJ Associates
www.dj-associates.com
Bourdon Forge 2004-1 3” Forged Round Ring.
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Short–hauler Tether
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Metolius Climbing
www.www.metoliusclimbing.com
Metolius Ultimate Daisy. Length 114 cm (45”)
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Emergency Knife
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Gerber
www.gerbergear.com
Gerber Vital Zip


Spotter Anchor Procurement source:
John Day Air Base
541–575–3384
Spotter Tether Attachment - MTDC Drawing #946
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Spotter Anchor
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Air Rescue Systems (ARS)
www.airrescuesystems.com
ARS Primary Anchor (16” or 23”)

Screamer Suit
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Rainy Day Equipment
www.helibag.com
Bauman Screamer Suit

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Bauman Bag
Procurement source:

Rainy Day Equipment - Bauman Bag
(Short - haul model)
www.helibag.com

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Ambulatory Victim Extraction Device (AVED):
Procurement Source:
https://priority1airrescue.net/

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CMC Helitack Airbag
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Procurement Source:
CMC Resuce
www.cmcrescue.com

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Metolius Haul Bag
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Metolius Climbing
www.metoliusclimbing.com
Express SKU# EXPR001
Quarter Dome SKU# QUAR001
El Cap SKU# ELCA001
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Screamer Suit Tether
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Yates
www.yatesgear.com
Yates 2’ Extra HD Anchor Runner

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Patch Cords
Procurement source:

Gibson-Barnes
www.gibson-barnes.com
HCC–A5B–C00 Cord Adapter from U–94 to Bendix–King Coiled.