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Recovery Training Day: 2013-02-16

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Re: Recovery Training Day: 2013-02-16

Posted: 14 Feb 2013 20:12
by Jorrie
Update from Nissan 4x4
1. George Brittnel
2. Cedric Warner - Iron Maiden
3. Rod Crompton - Tank2
4. Schalk Grobler en my broer.
5. Jorrie - Beast II
6. Mark Greenhill (80% probability)
7. Peet Oosthuizen
8. Peter Connan
9. André Vorster
10.Oellie
11. Grant Francis
12. Glynn Demmer

Re: Recovery Training Day: 2013-02-16

Posted: 14 Feb 2013 21:26
by Carel
1. George Brittnel
2. Cedric Warner - Iron Maiden
3. Rod Crompton - Tank2
4. Schalk Grobler en my broer.
5. Jorrie - Beast II
6. Mark Greenhill (80% probability)
7. Peet Oosthuizen
8. Peter Connan
9. André Vorster
10.Oellie
11. Grant Francis
12. Glynn Demmer
13. Carel Vos

Re: Recovery Training Day: 2013-02-16

Posted: 15 Feb 2013 12:56
by Carel
Jammer ek sal moet kanselleer aangesien my wasmasjien opgepak het en ek sal more ander een moet gaan soek as ek nie die een regkry nie.

1. George Brittnel
2. Cedric Warner - Iron Maiden
3. Rod Crompton - Tank2
4. Schalk Grobler en my broer.
5. Jorrie - Beast II
6. Mark Greenhill (80% probability)
7. Peet Oosthuizen
8. Peter Connan
9. André Vorster
10.Oellie
11. Grant Francis
12. Glynn Demmer

Re: Recovery Training Day: 2013-02-16

Posted: 15 Feb 2013 18:27
by andredurand
Carel wrote:Jammer ek sal moet kanselleer aangesien my wasmasjien opgepak het en ek sal more ander een moet gaan soek as ek nie die een regkry nie.

1. George Brittnel
2. Cedric Warner - Iron Maiden
3. Rod Crompton - Tank2
4. Schalk Grobler en my broer.
5. Jorrie - Beast II
6. Mark Greenhill (80% probability)
7. Peet Oosthuizen
8. Peter Connan
9. André Vorster
10.Oellie
11. Grant Francis
12. Glynn Demmer
13.Andre DURAND

Re: Recovery Training Day: 2013-02-16

Posted: 15 Feb 2013 18:28
by ChristoSlang
Ek mik ook om daar te wees:

1. George Brittnel
2. Cedric Warner - Iron Maiden
3. Rod Crompton - Tank2
4. Schalk Grobler en my broer.
5. Jorrie - Beast II
6. Mark Greenhill (80% probability)
7. Peet Oosthuizen
8. Peter Connan
9. André Vorster
10.Oellie
11. Grant Francis
12. Glynn Demmer
13. Christo van Rensburg

Re: Recovery Training Day: 2013-02-16

Posted: 15 Feb 2013 20:59
by Jorrie
1. George Brittnel
2. Cedric Warner - Iron Maiden
3. Rod Crompton - Tank2
4. Schalk Grobler en my broer.
5. Jorrie - Beast II
6. Mark Greenhill (80% probability)
7. Peet Oosthuizen
8. Peter Connan
9. André Vorster
10.Oellie
11. Grant Francis
12. Glynn Demmer
13. Christo van Rensburg
14. Andre Durand

Re: Recovery Training Day: 2013-02-16

Posted: 16 Feb 2013 20:38
by Herrie
Did you guys enjoy the recovery training!!

Re: Recovery Training Day: 2013-02-16

Posted: 16 Feb 2013 20:52
by Jorrie
We had excellent instruction by Glynn today and definately learnt a lot.
Herewith some pics.
Some Trolls at the event.
Some Trolls at the event.
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More Trolls.
More Trolls.
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Glynn showing the way,
Glynn showing the way,
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Some of the guys paying attention.
Some of the guys paying attention.
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The Recovery kit rigged for failure.
The Recovery kit rigged for failure.
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Ricter giving the high and low of safety.
Ricter giving the high and low of safety.
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Preparing Grant's Troll and the straps for a failed revcovery.
Preparing Grant's Troll and the straps for a failed revcovery.
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This is how the safety strap bites into and grabs the snatch strap when things go wrong.
This is how the safety strap bites into and grabs the snatch strap when things go wrong.
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Before that strap parted.
Before that strap parted.
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Note the speed at which that broken rope and recovery blanket moves (Left side of pic) in this failed recovery demonstration. STAND WELL CLEAR!!!
Note the speed at which that broken rope and recovery blanket moves (Left side of pic) in this failed recovery demonstration. STAND WELL CLEAR!!!
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The damage a flying shackles can do. So be carefull and pay attention when doing a recovery!!
The damage a flying shackles can do. So be carefull and pay attention when doing a recovery!!
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Beast II and the Iron Maiden.
Beast II and the Iron Maiden.
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The primary recover kit.
The primary recover kit.
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Why you should not recover with an ordinary tow ball.
Why you should not recover with an ordinary tow ball.
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Re: Recovery Training Day: 2013-02-16

Posted: 16 Feb 2013 21:20
by Jorrie
Here's some more pics.
The team ready to learn and witness the action.
The team ready to learn and witness the action.
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Cedric giving everybody the low down on safety.
Cedric giving everybody the low down on safety.
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Tension on the snatch strap before the connection failure.
Tension on the snatch strap before the connection failure.
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A snatch strap in action after a connetion failure. A very good reason to stand clear.
A snatch strap in action after a connetion failure. A very good reason to stand clear.
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Mark, Cedric and Glynn inspecting the damage to the bonnet after the failure.
Mark, Cedric and Glynn inspecting the damage to the bonnet after the failure.
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Dave Schofield telling us about the Off Road Marshal Unit.
Dave Schofield telling us about the Off Road Marshal Unit.
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A proper Pull Strap.
A proper Pull Strap.
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Recovery kit. In the foreground is the bridle.
Recovery kit. In the foreground is the bridle.
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Re: Recovery Training Day: 2013-02-16

Posted: 16 Feb 2013 23:01
by ricster
This was a HUGELY effective day.... A HUGE thank you to Glyn for the practical lecture and coordinating of a very informative day and Grant for the use of his Patrol for demonstration. A fantastic turnout, and I learnt some new things and refreshed some old things!!

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