Throw bag

The rescue line (also: (rescue ) throw bag ) is an aid in water rescue. It consists of a pouch in which the top of a buoyancy body is sewn. Depending on the size of the bag contains 15 - 35m buoyant line that can withstand a load of 5000 N, with a loop at each end. One end of the line is fixedly connected with the bag. The bag is usually closed with a press stud.

Application

The rescue line is similarly applied as the rescue ball. To help an accident victim, the rescuer takes the sling in his hand, opens the bag and pulls in about 2 m line addition. Then the rescuer can the bag, depending on the situation, with the shock of the blow or throw throw throw the casualty. The victim can then hold on to the buoyant body and are removed from rescuers on land.

If the throw is not successful, the victim is stripped uncatchable in watercourses in the rule. At swirls, weirs or stagnant waters, the line can be caught up and carried a new litter. To save the time-consuming re- clean plug, the rescuer can fill the now empty bag with water and take the leash loosely rolled up in his hand and throw as fast again. However, the range of the new litter is less than with stuffed throw bag.

Wild Water Rescue

The rescue line can also be used for flow rescues to quickly secure a float or save is to carry a kayak or to quickly build a bridge across the river. To use the rescue line, the rescuer looking for a quiet area in Whitewater, where he finds a safe stand. Then he makes eye contact with the casualty and shouts, " rope". The rescuer then tries to throw the rope just before the casualty, as the victim drives faster than the rope, but in case of doubt it should rather throw far too short. If the victim has taken the rope, the rescuer can pull the casualty from the water. He should take the rope in the shoulder backup.

Benefits

  • Good castability
  • Easy to handle
  • Ready for use
  • Easy to store

Disadvantages

  • The person must be conscious.
  • Usually no large buoyancy effect
  • Restricted use radius

Floating Line

The throw line is always run as a floating line. Is used polypropylene, which is lighter than water with a density of 0.9 kg / l and thus floats on the water surface and not easily caught in the propeller. Polypropylene has the disadvantage that it has low edge and shear strength, and may therefore not be performed on hard or sharp edge.

Surface water rescue DLRG
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