Rescue on ropes gone bad

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1 total messages Started by Peter Fri, 17 Jun 2005 06:55

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Author: Peter
Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2005 06:55

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http://headforheights.biz/i/araa/resq.htm

This is a video of some footage from France that ends with to people falling
from a height while trying to ascend/rescue up a rope.

The ARAA finds this so offensive that they have repeatedly censored any post
that has a reference to this clip. If you read their forums you will
probably work out why.

You see, they clearly promote the use of gear made in France while
disregarding gear that is made in Australia that is at least 8+ times
stronger and more reliable.

I have tried speaking with them directly and through their forums though
this has only resulted in direct attacks directed at me so I published an
open letter that can be found here http://headforheights.biz/openletter.htm

The ARAA didn't like it one bit though they have made some changes like
giving free membership for 12 months to people who complete the course
conducted by Holmesglen. Holmesglen have also dropped their prices and made
some amendments to their documentation that they hand out

However they all have a long way to go before we are as safe as what we were
and I am still concerned that someone is going to get seriously hurt.

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