With three identical monopods, one extension tube andthe adjustable connector an extremely light tripod can be compiled, to form a very effective tool for the rescue of victims from crevasses. With the extension tube, one of the three monopods is extended for 1.20 m as support to the "far side" of the crevasse. The adjustable connector links the two "normal" monopods and the extended foot to a tripod. With one control rope the adjustable connector can be positioned at any to determine the width of the tripod and the belay position for the rescuer. This way the rescuer can be positioned over the center of the crevasse and roped down directly to the victim. Then, rescuer and victim can be roped up without dragging over the walls. Finally, rescuer and victim can be pivoted over the edge of the crevasse by moving in the adjustable connector. For lowering and lifting of rescuer and victim either a belay device and a teampull or an externally positioned winch can be used. With a weight of 14,5 kg the tripod is packed in one transport bag for easy transport and set up.
The Bipod can be set up with little effort as an effective tool to overcome rock-edges even at the most difficult anchoring situations. For a stable standing only one an-choring backwards is necessary. With two identical mo-nopods, one extension tube and the adjustable connec-tor this light and easy transportable bipod can be compi-led. The extension tube is used to level the bipod in in-clined terrain with the control rope. The adjustable con-nector links it with the second monopod to a bipod. The-refore the bipod is ideal wherever the anchoring is diffi-cult and the belay rope needs to be led away from the terrain. This effectively reduces rope friction and the dan-ger of rock-hit. By pivoting the bipod in, rescuer and vic-tim can be easily lifted over the edge. For lowering and lifting of rescuer and victim either a belay device and a teampull or an externally positioned winch can be used.
