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MARSARS Ice Rescue Sleds shield the
patient's body, disburse outbound rescuer's
weight and allow safer distance rescue of
the panicking victim. All sleds are one
person portable.

Rescuing From A Safer Distance
MARSARS Ice Rescue Safety Shuttle was specifically developed for use at a safer distance.
This innovative one-person portable device incorporates an ingenious victim extrication
system that minimizes rough handling of patient. Here is how the Shuttle works: Rescue
Technician tethers to unit. Ice/shore-based Rescue Reel connects to sled's built-in 4:1 ratio
haul system.
A buoyant Cold Water Rescue Sling is brought along for possible
semi-conscious victim use. Swim fins and Ice Awls are used to enhance rescuer's response
time while transiting unstable ice or partially open ice-filled waters. Stopping on ice at a safer
distance 6-8' (2m) from the victim, rescuer dismounts. From this distance, the empty Shuttle
can be extended as a reaching device. If the victim is "self-rescue capable," shore-based line
tender(s) pulls the victim onto this unique ice rescue sled.

Aggressive or Active Victim Rescue
From a safe distance, rescuer directs victim to place one or both arms through unit's Forearm
Sling. This arm-wide sling is part of sled's internal haul system. When ready, rescuer
signals line tender to pull patient onto Shuttle. As victim's weight is applied, downward force
causes unstable ice below to break thereby lowering rescue end into water. For extricating
snowmobilers on thicker ice, rescuer must lift the opposite (round) end and simultaneously
push device into water under patient's body as patient is pulled atop. Body-roller and lowering
of Shuttle into water during horizontal extrication combine to diminish forces that cause
physical stress. Shuttle is pulled from water with patient's body fully aboard (to knees). As
unit passes, Rescuer grabs end handles and is towed back to safety.

Passive Victim Rescue
Even If the victim cannot assist with own rescue, the empty device is placed within their
reach. To avoid breaking victim's supportive ice mantle, rescuer, with buoyant sling in hand,
enters water from behind. At victim's side or rear, Cold Water Rescue Sling (model RPG) is
placed around victim's body, sized and connected to the haul system's large ring. With
patient securely fastened to the device, responder signals line tender to begin extrication.
Grabbing large middle handle, rescuer pulls Shuttle into water as patient is hauled aboard.

Overland Transport to Response Vehicle
To further minimize patient handling, all MARSARS Sleds & Shuttles double as backboards.

Specifications:
Length: 1.9 m (6'4")
Width: 68 cm (2'3")
Height: 13.3 cm (5.25")
Nominal Weight: 13.6 kg (30 lb.)
Nominal Buoyancy: 100 kg (220 lb.)
Hull: Foam filled with FRP/Kevlar
Runners: Hard-Coated Aluminum
Hardware: All Stainless Steel
Forearm Sling: All Polyester Web
Edge Protection: Polyethylene Foam
Tender-Haul Cord: 6 mm (7/32") diameter, Polyester Braid, Technora Core,
Tensile Strength: 2147 kg (4725 lb.)
Rescuers Tether: 2.4 (8') length x 2.54 cm (1") wide Polyester Web with
Stainless Steel Hook.

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