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So....instead of offering your help to the OP, there's going to be another war about this issue? You're obviously both educated on the use of synthetic lines, and both have some very valid points on the use of synthetic line. The research that you have both done on this subject is obviously...

I've taken some fire courses, but don't have my full rating (yet). I am a certified EMR, with the EMT rating coming this summer. I volunteer with Alberta Cave Rescue, ARES Calgary, and am a member of the track rescue team at Race City. I work (on the side) as a high angle access/rescue tech and...

A stretcher will not provide the spinal motion restriction like a backboard will. A stretcher is good for sleeping on, and transporting people who have breaks and fractures, a back board is good for everything. For a backboard to function properly though, you also need the required straps...

So according to the second link, a braided rope went around the windshield and was tied to the tow bar on the truck....does anyone else see anything wrong with this? Don't get me wrong, it is really unfortunate that this happened and I send my best to those involved in this, as it will probably...

The best way to terminate these 12 strand ropes is with a tuck-bury splice. However, like it was already mentioned, MasterPull is using a separate outer layer on their Superline XD. This makes it impossible to do a tuck-bury splice. The triple-overhand knot that they are using though is probably...

Some of the online EBay vendors are selling genuine Amsteel Blue line, but it may be spliced from end cuts, and could contain two or three pieces (or more). So long as the splice is done correctly, then it's not a problem...if it's not then this can affect the overall strength of the rope...

I've got one of the standard metal first aid boxes behind the seat of the truck. I just finished putting together a trauma bag for use with standby rescue, and some other jobs I get called out on once in a while. The metal box is nice because it fits behind the seat of the truck nicely...but I...

What was the manufacturer of the flag pole? I couldn't see it in your photos...

Hopefully it would be used with a fuel injected motor and the person operating it would also disconnect the fuel injector to that cylinder. If you didn't, there would be alot of wash down from all the unburnt fuel, not to mention the fuel vapor that would be pumped into whatever you're trying to...

Bump... Any pics of this cable or destruction pics/data?

I used to help the Calgary Police with school safety presentations...and one thing I learnt is that the size of a knife doesn't matter (at least here in Alberta). However, you have to have a legitimate need for what you have on you. You can carry a large machete through downtown Calgary if...

WLL (or SWL if you want) are put on items so that there is a more-than adequate safety factor. Usually these are a 5:1 factor. Note that for anything that will support a life, there will be a safety factor of 10:1 or greater. The reason that items aren't beefed up for horizontal pulling, is...

If you're looking to do only one pivot point, check out AtoZ Fab. They've got bearing kits that weld in using a spindle and essentially what are trailer bearings. They're greaseable, and rebuildable. They will also support the weight really well due to the design of the bearings...

Hit up an agricultural supplier...they've got 3/4" thick mats for livestock. They're about 4x6' and weigh a bit, but they stand up to everything. We use them at work for livestock, and also for protecting cables in heavy traffic areas like across main roads. I may grab one the next time they...

The security cables are not swaged the same way that an winch line would be. You require a flemish eye splice with a swaged end for proper loading. I can see in that picture that they're probably using an aluminum swaged end. Also, you're going to want a thimble in the end to keep the cable from...

I've also got the front breathers up on the firewall near the brake booster, and the rear behind the tail light.

Nothing comes up...but I would not use any type of security cable for a winch line extension. They're not swaged the same way that a proper cable should be, and usually not even the same cable. If you're looking for an anchor strap, go get some good tree saver straps, they're not that expensive...

If you put a 5/16" synthetic up against a 5/16" steel line, the synthetic will have almost 5000lbs + greater breaking strength (assuming standard Amsteel Blue vs a 7x19 aircraft cable). I'll take the greater breaking strength any day, not to mention the reduced mass. Think about this....yes...

Ditto...what's the difference if you have synthetic winch line with steel extensions? You've already got steel shackles, and possibly chain if needed in the mix... Get your steel cable swaged by someone with the proper hydraulic press, and who knows how to do a flemish eye splice. Do both ends...

Awesome job....it's great to see the attention people are giving these trailers. I was going to hunt for one, but I'm planning on building on in the spring. In my limited trailer knowledge though, your safety cables, are they just a single one that is looped through a couple quick links? I was...